Private Credit Underwriting Analyst — Growth & Impact

Fairygodboss; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking an Underwriting Analyst in Credit Trading - Private Credit in London to support the Underwriting team and grow credit skills across multiple sectors. You will evaluate middle-market opportunities, perform in-depth credit work, and help develop valuation recommendations for loan originations.

You will collaborate with senior analysts, conduct financial modeling, and monitor quarterly performance to inform ongoing risk assessment and portfolio strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, Accounting, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with GAAP accounting, financial reporting analysis, and financial modeling/Excel.
• Superior time management and multi-tasking to juggle live transactions and daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform credit analysis of portfolio loan investments, identifying business risks and mitigants.
• Develop draft mark recommendations for new loans by analyzing the underlying business, credit structure, loan spread, and relevant information.
• Work on new client opportunities and partner closely with Structuring where required.
• Monitor the portfolio through ongoing review of sector trends and quarterly financials.
• Supporting the overall financing platform across various initiatives and projects.

Skills

Self-starter

Curiosity

English proficiency

GAAP accounting

Financial modeling

Excel

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, Accounting, or related quantitative field

Tools

GAAP accounting

Financial modeling

Excel

Job description

J.P. Morgan is seeking an Underwriting Analyst in Credit Trading - Private Credit in London to support the Underwriting team and grow credit skills across multiple sectors. You will evaluate middle-market opportunities, perform in-depth credit work, and help develop valuation recommendations for loan originations.

You will collaborate with senior analysts, conduct financial modeling, and monitor quarterly performance to inform ongoing risk assessment and portfolio strategy.