European Direct Lending Operations Analyst

Jefferies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferies Credit Partners is seeking an Analyst to join its Direct Lending Operations team in Europe. The role supports execution and ongoing servicing of private credit investments from closing through settlement and servicing.

The Analyst will work with Investment, Legal, Finance, Treasury and service providers to ensure timely funding, accurate position recording and proactive issue resolution, reporting to Head of European Direct Lending Operations.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of direct lending or private credit operations experience.
• Experience with loan closings, settlement, cash movements and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of leveraged loans and private credit instruments.
• Ability to interpret credit agreements and settlement instructions.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with data sets.
• Familiarity with Clearpar.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple closings.
• Degree-level education with a strong academic record.
• Clear written and verbal communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the operational execution of new direct lending investments, including fundings and secondary loan activity.
• Review closing and funding materials to identify key operational terms and dates.
• Coordinate funding requirements with internal teams and external counterparties.
• Maintain closing checklists, track open items and escalate blockers.
• Validate funds flows, allocation schedules and wire instructions.
• Manage settlement for primary and secondary loan transactions.
• Confirm trade economics and settlement details against transaction records.
• Coordinate with custodians and service providers to resolve issues.
• Perform daily cash and position reconciliations across systems and accounts.
• Ensure activities are recorded in correct fund, entity, currency and position.
• Support loan activity including delayed-draw fundings and amendments.
• Review notices and coordinate required actions with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate transaction and reference data throughout investments.
• Execute controls over funding, settlement, cash movement and reconciliation.
• Prepare support for internal reporting and audits.
• Identify recurring breaks and contribute to process improvements.
• Support testing and enhancements of operating workflows and data interfaces.

Skills

Direct lending ops

Trade settlement

Fund operations

Reconciliation

Excel skills

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Clearpar

Job description

Jefferies Credit Partners is seeking an Analyst to join its Direct Lending Operations team in Europe. The role supports execution and ongoing servicing of private credit investments from closing through settlement and servicing.

The Analyst will work with Investment, Legal, Finance, Treasury and service providers to ensure timely funding, accurate position recording and proactive issue resolution, reporting to Head of European Direct Lending Operations.