Associate, Credit Analyst NGC

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company seeks a candidate with robust experience in leveraged finance for a role focused on credit analysis and portfolio management. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and background in asset management or investment banking, with a strong command of financial modeling. The position primarily involves investment analysis, monitoring, and interaction with corporate management.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in leveraged finance, asset management, or relevant banking.
• Experience with financial modeling and credit analysis is essential.
• Mature work ethic with strong analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis and financial modeling for investment opportunities.
• Monitor performance of portfolio investments in designated sectors.
• Engage with corporate management for performance updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative reasoning

Strong written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or CFA designation

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Responsible for primary coverage of sector credits in the primary and secondary market, assisting senior analysts and portfolio managers with underwriting investment opportunities and ongoing monitoring of portfolio credits. Prior sector experience in software, hotels, and gaming is preferred but not required. This position will be primarily based in London, UK.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, and underwriting of investment opportunities in both the primary deal pipeline and secondary market.
• Monitor and report on the performance of portfolio investments in designated industry sectors.
• Maintain credit database in Allvue/Black Mountain by entering financial data quarterly and annually.
• Build financial forecast models, including revenue, EBITDA, and leverage forecasts, generating multiple scenario analyses.
• Complete ad hoc reporting and investment analysis.
• Engage with corporate management in-person and participate in quarterly and annual calls with obligors.
• Assist with the development of portfolio and sector strategy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 3–6 years of experience with leveraged finance in asset management or investment banking, or relevant academic credentials. Experience can be buy-side, sell-side (banking), or from major rating agencies.
• Strong analytical skills, including quantitative and logical reasoning.
• Prior financial modeling experience.
• Working knowledge of Bloomberg and its capabilities, with models linked to Bloomberg API.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Mature and focused work ethic.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred or active pursuit of CFA designation.

This role is based in Hartford, Connecticut. Nassau Financial Group is a growth-oriented, digitally enabled financial services company with a fully integrated platform across insurance and asset management. Founded in 2015, Nassau has grown to $1.6 billion in total adjusted capital, $24.8 billion in assets under management, and 365,000 policies and contracts as of March 31, 2025.

As part of a dynamic and growing enterprise, our employees embrace an entrepreneurial spirit while building on a strong track record of customer focus, understanding evolving needs, and developing quality products.

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom