French-speaking Credit Analyst (CLO / Asset Management)

Buckden Partners; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a French-speaking Credit Analyst to join their dynamic Private Debt team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage investments in European private debt, particularly in financing companies involved in significant events like mergers and acquisitions. You will engage in credit and financial analysis, build financial models, and collaborate with various teams to ensure thorough due diligence. This position emphasizes work-life balance and career development, making it ideal for those looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large-cap leveraged finance loans or investment analysis.
• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Assess the financial health of companies for new investment opportunities.
• Build and update models to forecast performance and risks.
• Prepare analysis for senior management and work closely with banks and clients.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Fluency in French

Job description

French-speaking Credit Analyst (Buy-Side / Large Cap Leveraged Loans)

This range is provided by Buckden Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Buckden Partners

Associate Director - Corporate Finance Headhunter

Our client, a top CLO and asset management firm, is looking for a Credit Analyst with buy-side large-cap experience to join their growing Private Debt team. This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values work-life balance and career development.

Please note: sponsorship is not available. You must have full UK working rights.

The Role

You’ll help manage investments in European private debt, mainly financing companies involved in mergers, acquisitions, and other major events.

Key Responsibilities

• Credit and Financial Analysis: Assess the financial health of companies for new investment opportunities.
• Financial Modeling: Build and update models to forecast performance and risks.
• Portfolio Monitoring: Help manage existing loans and flag key developments.
• Team Collaboration: Work with risk, legal, and ESG teams during due diligence.
• Presentations and Communication: Prepare analysis for senior management and work closely with banks and clients.

Experience required

• Proven experience in large-cap leveraged finance loans or investment analysis, preferably within the European market.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with solid proficiency in financial modelling.
• Fluent in both French and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Analyst, and Other

Industries

• Banking and Financial Services