Private Credit Analyst

Pearse Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European private credit platform is looking to hire an Analyst for their London-based investment team. The role involves building and maintaining detailed LBO and credit models, conducting financial analysis, and assisting with due diligence. Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience in M&A, Leveraged Finance, or Private Credit, alongside strong financial modelling skills. This position promises a dynamic environment supporting innovative investment strategies.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in M&A, Leveraged Finance, or Private Credit.
• Strong financial modelling and credit analysis capability.
• Solid understanding of capital structures and transaction processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed LBO and credit models.
• Assist with due diligence and documentation review.
• Monitor portfolio investments.
• Monitor portfolio investments and support ongoing asset management initiatives.

Skills

Financial modelling

Credit analysis

Attention to detail

Commercial judgement

Credit Analysis

Capital Structures

Due Diligence

Job description

Pearse Partners has been mandated by a leading European private credit platform to hire an Analyst into their London-based investment team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain detailed LBO and credit models, conduct financial analysis and downside scenarios.
• Assist with due diligence, documentation review and investment committee materials.
• Contribute across strategies, including Direct Lending, Tactical / hybrid capital and Special Situations.
• Monitor portfolio investments and support ongoing asset management initiatives.

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of experience in M&A, Leveraged Finance or Private Credit.
• Strong financial modelling and credit analysis capability.
• Solid understanding of capital structures and transaction processes.
• High attention to detail, commercial judgement and ability to operate in a fast-paced deal environment.