Distressed Debt Analyst

The Opportunity Hub UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm is seeking a Distressed Debt Analyst in London. The role focuses on analyzing distressed debt and providing advisory services. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary between £100k and £150k, depending on experience, within a dynamic work environment that fosters career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in distressed debt, high-yield credit analysis, or related fields.
• Proven experience in financial modelling, valuation, and market research within distressed or illiquid markets.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research on distressed debt markets, including trends and pricing.
• Monitor and assess credit events and key developments affecting distressed securities.
• Build and maintain financial models to value distressed debt.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Financial modelling software

Job description

The Opportunity Hub is delighted to partner with a leading firm specialising in the trading, valuation, and advisory of illiquid and distressed financial assets, on their lookout for Distressed Debt Analyst to join their high-performing team. With a focus on markets that include distressed debt, non-performing loans (NPLs), the firm leverages deep market insights, innovative analytics, and a global network to provide tailored solutions to institutional investors, financial institutions, and other market participants.

Distressed Debt Analyst (based in London, between £100k and £150k depending on experience)

Job Overview

The Distressed Debt Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the firm's distressed debt trading and advisory activities. This individual will be responsible for conducting in-depth analysis and valuation of distressed debt instruments, including corporate bonds, bank loans, NPLs, and other illiquid securities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive research on distressed debt markets, including trends, pricing, and regulatory developments
• Monitor and assess credit events, bankruptcy proceedings, and other key developments affecting distressed securities
• Build and maintain financial models to value distressed debt and illiquid securities
• Assist in the structuring and negotiation of transactions, including the analysis of covenant packages and recovery scenarios

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in distressed debt, high-yield credit analysis, or related fields
• Proven experience in financial modelling, valuation, and market research within distressed or illiquid markets
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel and financial modelling software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and contribute to group initiatives

Benefits

The benefits of this role include:

• Competitive salary between £100k and £150k depending on experience
• A dynamic and innovative work environment with opportunities for career growth in a specialised industry

Work Permission: You must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.