Credit analyst - European leveraged loans - Buy side

IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis); London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm is seeking a CLO Credit Analyst to conduct credit analysis of European companies. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, strong cash flow analysis and financial modeling skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers significant responsibility and requires a self-motivated individual ready for rapid development within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in credit analysis or capital markets.
• Self-motivated and proactive with an ability to work in a team or independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental credit analysis of European sub-investment grade companies.
• Present investment recommendations based on analysis.
• Monitor investment exposures and prepare reports for investors.
• Research credit markets for new investment opportunities.

Skills

Credit analysis

Cash flow analysis

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Join a dynamic, fast-growing asset manager as a CLO Credit Analyst. Fair Oaks Capital is a leading independent investment manager specialising in corporate credit, primarily through CLO debt and equity investments. Fair Oaks manages in excess of $3 billion across product offerings including CLO management, private and listed funds, separately managed accounts and a UCITS fund. We are a rapidly growing organization with offices in London and New York.

This is superb opportunity for a credit analyst with experience in European leveraged loans to join a well-established and fast-growing asset manager.

The Role:

• Working alongside experienced credit fund managers, your responsibilities will include:
• Fundamental credit analysis of European sub-investment grade companies across a wide range of sectors.
• Formulation of opinions and presentation of investment recommendations.
• Monitoring of investment exposures and preparation of reports and presentations for investors.
• Continuing development of proprietary investment monitoring systems and databases.
• Research of credit markets to help identify and analyze new investment opportunities.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in credit analysis or capital markets.
• Strong cash flow analysis and financial modelling skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive with an ability to work in a team or independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong academic background.

Preferred:

• Experience in sub-investment grade credit analysis, focusing on leveraged loans.
• Familiarity with leveraged loan documentation.

As part of a small, highly experienced team, you will have significant responsibility and will be expected to develop quickly into the role.

Fair Oaks believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief.