Special Situations - Investment Associate

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Slough is seeking a Junior Investment Associate to support their investment processes and deal execution. The role offers exposure to various investment strategies, including stressed credit analysis and restructuring situations, perfect for professionals eager to advance in finance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating new investment opportunities and perform credit analysis.
• Support underwriting and contribute to deal coordination and execution.
• Conduct market research and monitor portfolio performance.

Skills

Credit analysis

Market research

Financial modeling

Job description

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Special Situations - Investment Associate, Slough

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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.
• 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.
• 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.