Special Situations - Investment Associate

Metis Search; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing European investment firm seeks a Junior Investment Professional in London. The role entails supporting deal execution, conducting credit analysis, and participating in portfolio management, ideal for candidates with relevant buyside experience and language skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of buyside or relevant investing experience.
• Fluency in a European language is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating new opportunities and perform credit analysis.
• Support underwriting processes and prepare investment memoranda.
• Help track portfolio performance and monitor compliance.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial modeling

Market research

Job description

We are working with a high-performing European special situations investment firm managing over $2 billion+ in AUM across both primary and secondary strategies. The platform invests in complex, event-driven opportunities across stressed/distressed debt, structured equity, and corporate special situations. The firm is seeking a Junior Investment Professional with 1-2 years of buyside or relevant investing experience.

This role offers significant exposure to deal execution, underwriting, and strategic portfolio work, with a focus on bespoke and non-standard situations.

Deal Support & Research

• Assist senior investment professionals in evaluating new special situations opportunities.
• Perform fundamental credit analysis and capital structure assessments in complex investment contexts.
• Conduct market and sector research to identify dislocated or transitional assets.

Underwriting & Execution

• Support underwriting processes including financial modeling, downside case testing, and return analysis.
• Prepare draft investment memoranda, internal briefings, and presentation materials.
• Assist in managing due diligence processes involving external advisors and counterparties.
• Contribute to execution workstreams, including documentation review and deal coordination.

Portfolio Support

• Help track portfolio performance, financial KPIs, and event milestones.
• Monitor covenant compliance, restructuring triggers, and liquidity positions.
• Participate in discussions around strategy, governance, and exit planning.

Fluency in a European language and experience in special situations, restructuring, or stressed credit analysis will be considered a strong plus.