Distressed & Special Situations Investment - Senior Associate

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the heart of London for a driven investment professional looking to make their mark in distressed and special situations. This role, within a top-performing credit investor's team, offers the chance to engage in fundamental analysis across a diverse range of assets, from bonds to equities. You will develop investment ideas aligned with the fund's strategy and support senior portfolio managers in executing investments. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in restructuring or M&A advisory, along with credit investment experience. Join a dynamic team and elevate your career in a thriving investment environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in restructuring or M&A advisory roles is essential.
• 1-3 years of credit investment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental analysis across various financial instruments.
• Support senior professionals on investment execution.

Skills

Fundamental Analysis

Investment Strategy Development

Credit Investment

Networking

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Distressed & Special Situations Investment - Senior Associate

We're presently advising a top-performing credit investor on its ambitious 2025 hiring plans. A key hire for the team in London will be a junior to mid-level hire into the fund's credit investment team - as such strong VP-level candidates will also be considered for the role, alongside Associates.

Working within a highly-regarded portfolio management and investment research team, the candidate will form part of the investment group and will be responsible for the following:

• Undertaking fundamental analysis across bonds, loans, CDS, claims, equities and other similar assets
• Developing investment ideas in line with the fund's strategy - high yield, stressed/event-driven, distressed and special situations across the capital structure/sectors
• Supporting the senior portfolio management and investment professionals on investment execution and managing positions
• Develop your own origination network and investment capabilities to become a standalone investment professional

This opportunity would suit a candidate with the following background:

• Relevant time spent in a restructuring or M&A advisory role OR
• Several years sell side/advisory experience followed by 1-3 years' credit investment experience

The most likely suitable candidates will be at Senior Analyst through to Senior Associate level, but our client will happily consider those talented profiles either side of this.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance
• Industries: Investment Management, Investment Banking, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals