Senior Analyst - Private Credit - Asset Management

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier European private debt firm is seeking a Senior Analyst for their Private Credit investment team in London. This role involves evaluating private credit investments, conducting due diligence, and managing portfolios. Candidates with 1-2 years of relevant experience and strong financial modeling skills will thrive in a dynamic environment with significant deal exposure.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in private credit/direct lending, leveraged finance, or private equity.
• Familiarity with legal documentation for leveraged transactions.
• Fluent in English & Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute private credit investments, including senior and unitranche financings.
• Perform detailed financial modeling, credit risk assessment, and conduct due diligence.
• Manage ongoing portfolio monitoring and collaborate with private equity sponsors.

Skills

Financial modeling

Credit analysis

Communication

Education

Strong academic background

CFA or MBA

Job description

Job Description

Company Overview:

Our client is a premier European private debt firm with over €30 billion AUM, specializing in direct lending and private credit solutions for mid-market and larger sponsor-backed companies. The firm is headquartered in London, operating across Europe and backed by prominent global institutional investors.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Analyst to join our client's high-performing Private Credit investment team based in London. The role provides exposure to all aspects of private credit transactions, from origination support and deal execution through to portfolio management with main focus on Iberia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and execute private credit investments, including senior and unitranche financings.
• Perform detailed financial modeling, scenario analysis, and credit risk assessment.
• Conduct due diligence (financial, market, and legal) in collaboration with third-party advisors.
• Draft investment memorandums, term sheets, and support deal negotiations and documentation.
• Manage ongoing portfolio monitoring, including performance reviews, covenant tracking, and restructurings if required.
• Collaborate internally and externally, building relationships with private equity sponsors and management teams.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience: 1–2 years’ relevant experience in private credit/direct lending, leveraged finance, or private equity.
• Technical Skills: Strong financial modeling, credit analysis skills, and familiarity with legal documentation for leveraged transactions.
• Fluent English & Spanish
• Transaction Experience: Proven track record in executing credit transactions and managing due diligence processes.
• Education: Strong academic background; CFA or MBA advantageous but not essential.
• Personal Attributes: Excellent communication, detail-oriented, proactive, team player, and high integrity.

Opportunity:

This role offers candidates the opportunity to develop their career at one of Europe's leading private credit managers, with significant deal exposure, responsibility, and a competitive remuneration package.