Senior Analyst/Associate, Credit Investment

PSP Investments | Investissements PSP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in career development

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Competitive pension plans

Unlimited access to virtual healthcare

Gender-inclusive paid family leave

Hybrid work model with in-office/tele/

Global team collaboration

Job summary

PSP Investments in London is seeking a Senior Analyst or Associate, Credit Investments to grow and manage our Europe CI portfolio. You will be active in private debt lending processes, including investment screening, financial modelling and due diligence.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in Leveraged Finance or Investment Banking, strong financial and accounting skills, and proficiency with common business software. This role offers a hybrid work model and access to our global, diverse team.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of experience in Leveraged Finance or Investment Banking.
• Direct credit investing experience is considered an asset.
• Excellent financial and accounting analytical skills.
• Very good attention to detail and presentation of information.
• Proficiency with business software and analytical tools.
• English required; bilingualism an asset.
• Business degree with high academic standing.
• Professional designation: CFA final level considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary CI investment analysis and review materials.
• Participate in due diligence, manage data-room reviews and third-party reports.
• Build detailed financial models including downside scenarios.
• Prepare investment memorandums and participate in Investment Committee proposals.
• Liaise with partner firms and interface with Legal, Risk and Tax teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Presentation of information

English proficiency

Education

Business or comparable university degree

CFA final level (asset)

Job description

About Us

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$320.6 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2026.

About Us

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$320.6 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2026.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP Investments, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

About The Team

The Credit Investments team focuses on direct, non-investment grade credit investment solutions, in both private and public markets. Our global team is represented in New York, London and Montreal and invests in large positions across the capital structure in private and public debt facilities. As of March 31st, 2026, Credit Investment’s portfolio stood at CAD$35.1 billion.

We’re seeking a Senior Analyst or Associate, Credit Investments in London to contribute towards the growth and management of PSP’s Credit Investments (CI) portfolio in Europe. The Senior Analyst or Associate will be an active member of the CI team on all aspects of the private debt lending process and monitoring including investment screening, financial modelling and accounting analysis, industry and sector analysis, transaction due diligence, participation in investment decision process, assisting with the drafting of legal documentation, preparation of investment recommendation memos and post-lending portfolio monitoring.

About Your Role

As a Senior Analyst or Associate, Credit Investments, you’ll:

Investment Analysis and Conducting Transactions

• Perform preliminary analysis of CI investment opportunities: review marketing materials, public information, analyze existing credit documents and review equity, fixed income and ratings reports
• Participate in due diligence of CI investments, identify key investment merits and risks, meet with management teams, review data-room documentation and third-party reports
• Build detailed financial models, including running downside scenarios, review of financial projections
• Participate in the preparation of investment recommendation memorandums for investment approval
• Participate in the presentation of investment proposals to the Investment Committee
• Develop relationships and liaise with investment professionals at CI’s partner firms
• Interface with Legal, Risk and Tax groups in the review of proposed investments

Monitoring & Administration of Investments

• Review monthly, quarterly and annual (as applicable) financial report packages from portfolio companies and explain variance vs. underwritten cases; and track performance vs. internal Risk Management Group ("RMG") guidelines
• Prepare periodic reports and undertake various analyses on portfolio status and performance
• Identify and assess opportunities on the secondary market
• Interface with the Finance and Operations departments as required
• Any other tasks as may be required

What You’ll Need

• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience performing the above tasks at a similar Credit fund, in Leveraged Finance or Investment Banking
• Direct credit investing experience is considered an asset
• Excellent financial and accounting analytical skills
• Very good attention to detail and presentation of information
• Superior level of proficiency with business software and analytical tools
• English required, bilingualism an asset
• Business or comparable university degree with high academic standing
• Professional designation: completed final level of CFA is considered an asset

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

• Investment in career development
• Comprehensive group insurance plans
• Competitive pension plans
• Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
• Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
• A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance
• Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
• A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days
• Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

At PSP Investments, we aim to provide a workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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