Credit Risk, Senior Analyst, Direct Lending and Principal Investments

Macquarie Bank Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Senior Analyst in Credit Risk. This role involves analysing and evaluating debt and equity transactions, conducting market analysis, and reviewing financial models to ensure robust credit risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. The firm offers a supportive environment with flexible work arrangements and a variety of perks.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a transaction-related role within capital markets.
• Ability to defend views under challenge.
• Self-starter with a focus on high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and evaluate debt and equity transactions.
• Conduct market analysis and forecast potential impacts.
• Review financial models for credit risk assessments.

Skills

Financial modelling

Market analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

Credit Risk, Senior Analyst, Direct Lending and Principal Investments

Our Credit Risk team in London partners with businesses across the region to analyse and evaluate a diverse range of debt and equity transactions. These include direct lending, real estate, private equity, renewable energy, and infrastructure investments. The team undertakes detailed market analysis, forecasts the impact of changing conditions, and reviews financial models and transaction documentation to support informed decision-making.

What role will you play?

In this role, you will work closely with teams across the organisation to analyse and evaluate various debt and equity transactions. You will conduct sector and counterparty-specific market analysis, forecasting potential impacts of market changes on transactions or counterparty environments. Your responsibilities will also include reviewing financial models and transaction documentation to ensure robust credit risk assessments.

What you offer

• 3-5 years' experience in a transaction-related role within capital markets, covering project, leveraged or structured finance transactions, equity transactions, or debt/equity advisory.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake detailed analysis and evaluations of transactions, including financial modelling and market analysis.
• Strong resilience and the ability to defend your views when challenged.
• A growth mindset and a proactive approach to learning and development.
• A proven ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders across multiple teams.
• A self-starter attitude with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us. If you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that's rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks' paid leave for secondary caregivers.
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment.
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching.
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options.
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription.
• Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services.
• Recognition and service awards.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role.
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment.

About the Risk Management Group

Our Risk Management Group works as an independent, centralised function, responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie's material risks. We are a global team that aims to manage the risks of today and anticipate the risks of tomorrow. Our divisions include compliance, credit, financial crime risk, internal audit, market risk, operational risk, aggregate risk and prudential, and central.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.