Credit Analyst

PPA an Acuity Knowledge Partners Company

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics, and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds, and consulting firms.

Our global network of over 6,200 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 650 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently, unlock their human capital, drive revenue higher, and transform operations. We are headquartered in London and operate from 16 locations worldwide.

Acuity was spun off from Moody's Corporation as an independent company in 2019, following its acquisition by private equity firm Equistone Partners Europe. In January 2023, funds advised by Permira acquired a majority stake, while Equistone remained a minority shareholder.

Within Acuity, PPA Gesellschaft für Bilanzanalyse und Benchmarks is the first delivery and sales office on the European mainland, with a 25-year history in Germany and Switzerland. We focus on sales activities in the DACH region and beyond, emphasizing the digitalization of data from various company reports. Our approach combines AI and automation, with qualified employees overseeing and completing the processes.

Experience Level

1-5 years

Department

Lending Services

Job Purpose

We are seeking a passionate and energetic professional to join our core Lending Services team. You will support our European clients across the lending value chain, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Possess good knowledge of credit or equity risk fundamentals, understanding what creates risk for an obligor.
2. Write clear, concise reports and analyze Corporates or SMEs.
3. Assess risk ratings of large and middle-market borrowers across geographies (desirable).
4. Analyze research reports (free and paid) and prepare event summaries.
5. Monitor loan portfolios, including spreading, covenant monitoring, and conducting interim and annual reviews.
6. Perform standard and mid-complexity tasks with minimal supervision.
7. Promote self-learning and share best practices within the team.
8. Proficient in Excel functions (mandatory), excluding VBA.
9. Understand various data sources such as Bloomberg and Factiva.
10. Manage project timelines and ensure high-quality deliverables to achieve client satisfaction.
11. Build and maintain strong client relationships, assessing their information and knowledge needs.
12. Hold a Master's degree in Finance, CFA, or equivalent recognized qualification in the EU region.
13. Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
14. Proficient in MS Office applications, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Location

Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany