Investment Manager (German speaking)

LCM Partners Limited; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in London is seeking an Investment Manager who speaks German. The role involves conducting investment analysis, supporting business development, and collaborating on transaction execution. Candidates should have a strong analytical background, relevant degree, and at least five years of experience in credit investment. The firm offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Discretionary annual performance-based bonus

Fully-paid healthcare plan

Pension and life insurance

25 days annual leave

Dynamic social agenda

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in credit investment or a related field.
• Fluency in German and high proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed data and financial analysis to support portfolio reviews.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities by fostering relationships.
• Prepare and present well-reasoned investment proposals for internal review.

Skills

Analytical

Mathematical

Communication

Interpersonal

Organisational

Education

University degree in finance

CFA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

One of Europe’s leading alternative
investment management firms.

Job Title | Investment Manager (German speaking)

Who we are

LCM Partners is one of Europe’s leading alternative investment management firms with 26 years’ experience investing in private debt.

Established in 1998, the Group is responsible for managing over €120bn of loans as a specialist in the investment and management of performing and non-performing receivables with over 2,000 people in 14 offices across ten European countries. Specialising in the more granular end of the private credit markets, the firm acquires pools of loans from financial institutions via the LCM Credit Opportunities Fund strategy (COPS) and provides new origination through its direct lending fund strategy, LCM Strategic Origination & Lending Opportunities (SOLO), which together represent €7 billion of capital commitments.

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will be a member of the Investment function helping LCM Partners to achieve its deployment and investment return goals. You will be assisting with both secured and unsecured portfolios and be fully involved in the entire lifecycle from origination to closing, including analysis, due diligence, pricing, presenting to the Investment Committee and transaction execution.

More specifically, as an Investment Manager you will:

• Investment Analysis:
• Conduct detailed data and financial analysis to support portfolio reviews and investment evaluations
• Build and maintain cash flow and pricing models to inform investment decisions
• Perform scenario planning and statistical analysis on prospective investment opportunities
• Analyse portfolio performance data and integrate insights into future pricing strategies and investment decisions
• Prepare, develop, and present well-reasoned investment proposals for internal review and approval
• Coordinate and support due diligence processes, including information gathering and analysis
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel on the preparation, negotiation, and review of transaction documentation
• Contribute to the assessment and implementation of optimal transaction structures
• Business Development and Deal Origination:
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities by fostering relationships with advisors, banking partners and other market participants
• Conduct market research and strategic analysis to support expansion into new sectors or geographies
• Analyse potential acquisitions or strategic corporate initiatives, preparing supporting material and recommendations
• Manage the business development pipeline, ensuring timely follow-up and coordination with Managing Directors
• Provide analytical and strategic support for broader business development initiatives

What you'll bring

• University degree, ideally in finance, accounting, investment analysis, financial management or statistical analysis; additional relevant qualifications (e.g., CFA) a plus
• Minimum of five years’ experience in credit investment or a related field
• Fluency in German and high proficiency in written and spoken English
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and advanced Excel skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively within a team

What we offer

• Competitive salary package
• Participation in a discretionary annual performance-based bonus, awarded as a percentage of salary
• Comprehensive, fully-paid healthcare plan, pension and life insurance
• 25 days annual leave
• A dynamic and engaging social agenda, fostering team collaboration and company culture

Primary location

London

Job type

Investment Manager (German speaking)

Package

• Competitive salary package
• Participation in a discretionary annual performance-based bonus, awarded as a percentage of salary
• Comprehensive, fully-paid healthcare plan, pension and life insurance
• 25 days of annual leave
• A dynamic and engaging social agenda, fostering team collaboration and company culture