Credit Officer Leveraged Lending / LDCM

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Credit Officer to join their dynamic CRM Leveraged Finance Team. This role offers the opportunity to analyze leveraged finance transactions, provide credit approvals, and monitor credit portfolios while fostering a strong risk culture. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm provides flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries, and numerous benefits, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees. If you have a passion for credit analysis and are looking to grow your career in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Non-contributory Pension

30 Days’ Holiday

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Flexible Benefits

CSR Programs

Volunteering Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in credit analysis, especially in non-investment grade lending.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial modeling and understanding derivative structures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze new leveraged finance transactions and assess credit appetite.
• Monitor ongoing credit portfolios and identify emerging risks.
• Support team development and mentor junior credit officers.

Skills

Credit Analysis

Financial Modeling

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Leveraged Finance

Business Structuring

Job description

Job Title: Credit Officer, CRM Leveraged Finance

Location: London

Corporate Title: Vice President

The Chief Risk Office function has Group-wide responsibility for the management and control of all credit, market, operational, enterprise, and liquidity risks. It is also responsible for the development of risk measurement methods, frameworks, and fostering a strong risk culture across the bank. You will work within the Credit Risk Management (CRM) Leverage Finance Team as a Credit Officer. CRM is a key ‘2nd Line of Defense’ function within the broader Risk Division at Deutsche Bank, covering the Corporate & Investment Banks (CB & IB).

What we’ll offer you

• Hybrid Working - flexible remote work options
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare
• Flexible benefits, including Retail Discounts, Bike4Work, and Gym benefits
• CSR programs and volunteering leave

Your key responsibilities

• Analyze new leveraged finance transactions, including LBOs, M&A financing, and derivatives, assessing credit appetite and ratings.
• Provide credit approvals within delegated authority and present larger transactions to the Underwriting Committee.
• Monitor ongoing credit portfolios, identify emerging risks, and oversee portfolio health across industries.
• Support team development, including mentoring junior credit officers.
• Participate in internal projects to improve efficiency and strategic objectives.
• Engage in regulatory and audit interactions related to your portfolio.

Your skills and experience

• Experience in credit analysis, especially in non-investment grade lending.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial modeling and understanding derivative structures.
• Knowledge of leveraged finance credit, market, and regulatory standards.
• Ability to handle multiple transactions under time pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Business structuring or workout experience is a plus but not required.

How we’ll support you

• Training and career development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Culture of continuous learning and progression.
• Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs.
• Inclusive environment with reasonable adjustments for disabilities.

About us

Deutsche Bank is a leading German bank with a strong European presence and a global network. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion, and fostering a positive, fair, and collaborative work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.