Leveraged Finance Underwriting – Analyst

Citigroup Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking an Analyst for its Leveraged Finance Underwriting Team in Greater London. The Analyst will support credit management processes, assist in leveraged finance transactions, and conduct financial performance reviews. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the leveraged finance sector.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, technical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to grasp and understand complex deal structures.
• Strong team player with a hard work ethic.
• Ability to manage deadlines and juggle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical support across leveraged finance functions.
• Assist in underwriting and credit approval processes.
• Assess appropriateness of leveraged finance transactions.
• Conduct periodic reviews of clients' financial performance.
• Research industry trends and risk issues.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Constructive Debate

Escalation Management

Financial Analysis

Policy and Procedure

Policy and Regulation

Product Knowledge

Risk Controls and Monitors

Risk Identification and Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Global Leveraged Finance Underwriting Team (“LFU”) within Institutional Credit Management (“ICM”) is seeking a driven and highly motivated Analyst to join the team.

The Analyst will work with the team’s Associates and Bankers to lead a best-in-class Leveraged Lending In-Business Credit organisation with the primary goal of materially enhancing Citi’s end-to-end Leveraged Lending credit management process. This will be achieved through a strong partnership with Banking, Capital Markets and Risk.

LFU Analysts are actively involved in Citi’s credit approval and underwriting process for leveraged finance transactions, assisting clients in raising funds in the capital markets, as well as providing ongoing credit monitoring support for Citi’s Leveraged Finance Portfolio of client relationships.Through this role, the analyst will obtain significant exposure to leveraged buyout financings and will develop a deep understanding of credit analysis across a wide range of sectors and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other Analysts, Associates and senior Bankers to provide critical support across LFU’s core functions:
• Leveraged Finance transaction underwriting and credit approval (involving due diligence review, financial statement analysis, preparation of credit approval memorandums, etc)
• Application of internal leveraged lending policies and procedures
• Global leveraged lending related projects and strategic initiatives
• Work in conjunction with Bankers and Risk Managers to assess appropriateness of leveraged finance transactions (e.g. buyouts, refinancing, re-caps), secure approval for, and assist in executing transactions on behalf of clients
• Perform periodic written reviews of the clients' financial and operating performance, covenant compliance, management/relationship strategy, and competitive position within its peer group
• Research and develop a robust understanding of the fundamentals of the key industry trends and risk issues and develop the ability to succinctly convey thoughts and opinions to Bankers and Risk Managers
• Monitor news and events pertaining to Citi’s leveraged lending clients as well as provide regular updates to Bankers

The Successful Candidate for the Position Will Have

• Excellent analytical, technical, communication, and presentation skills
• A strong attention to detail
• Ability to grasp and understand complex deal structures and interpret and apply internal policies
• Strong team player with a hard work ethic who works well with others
• Ability to take on demanding responsibilities and work independently, effectively manage deadlines and juggle multiple tasks at once

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group

Risk Management

Job Family

Credit Risk

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Constructive Debate
• Escalation Management
• Financial Analysis
• Policy and Procedure
• Policy and Regulation
• Product Knowledge
• Risk Controls and Monitors
• Risk Identification and Assessment

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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