Senior Analyst / Junior Associate - Private Credit

Partners Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm based in London is looking for a Senior Analyst / Junior Associate to join their Private Credit investment team. This role involves conducting investment due diligence, financial analysis, and preparing investment memoranda, alongside ongoing portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and a passion for investing in mid-market companies. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, supportive environment, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based annual bonus

Lunch allowance

25 vacation days

One-month fully paid sabbatical every five years

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a buyside investment role or related field.
• Passion for investing in mid-market companies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build industry relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investment due diligence and review reports.
• Perform financial analysis including LBO modelling.
• Prepare investment memoranda and participate in discussions.
• Monitor portfolio asset performance and assess requests.
• Assist in building relationships with sponsors.

Skills

Financial analysis

LBO modelling

Interpersonal skills

Due diligence

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top university

Tools

Excel

Job description

What it's about

Partners Group is seeking a Senior Analyst / Junior Associate to join our high-performing and expanding Private Credit investment team in London! This is an opportunity for you to shape the future of Partners Group’s European mid-market direct lending strategy through the sourcing, due diligence and execution of investment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Investment due diligence including review of diligence reports, interviewing industry experts and attending management meetings
• Financial analysis including detailed LBO modelling and scenario testing
• Preparation of investment memoranda and participation in Investment Committee discussions
• Portfolio management activities including monitoring of portfolio asset performance and assessing waiver and amendment requests
• Assist senior investment team members in building relationships with sponsors and other external parties

What we expect

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in a buyside investment role (private credit / private equity), debt advisory, management consulting, investment banking (leveraged finance, M&A) or transaction services
• A passion for and commitment to investing in mid-market companies
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop close relationships with industry participants over time
• Proficient in Excel, with demonstrated ability to build and develop LBO models
• Excellent academic record with Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top university or equivalent institution

What we offer

• Professional working environment in high spec London office
• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company
• Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
• Competitive compensation package, including performance based annual bonus
• Lunch allowance
• 25 vacation days
• One-month fully paid sabbatical after every five years of employment