Analyst / Associate, Direct Lending

aresmgmt; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

aresmgmt in Stockholm is seeking an Analyst/Associate to support sourcing, underwriting and credit analysis of potential new investments, assist in deal closings and monitor portfolios.

You will conduct financial and market research, build complex Excel models, prepare investment memos and presentations, and collaborate with senior management and portfolio teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution.
• Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills.
• Ideally 2-5 years within private credit, leveraged finance, or Investment banking.
• Self-motivated and driven; ability to work in a fast-moving, demanding environment.
• Creative problem solver with good teamwork.
• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness.
• Advanced MS Excel modelling skills and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Fluency in English and Swedish (or another Scandinavian language).

Responsibilities

• Performing detailed financial and market research and analysis that forms the basis for decisions on new debt and/or equity investments of the firm
• Screening new investment opportunities
• Preparing various complex Excel financial models including cash flow analysis, debt sizing and structuring
• Preparing investment committee memos
• Preparing presentations and pitches for internal and external use
• Analysing investment performance including maintaining and updating investment valuations and financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activities
• Assisting in negotiating and preparing the legal documentation
• Assisting in investment closings
• Meeting with management teams and sponsors when assessing new investment opportunities and monitoring the existing portfolio
• Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel modelling

PowerPoint

English fluency

Swedish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

The Analyst / Associate will provide support for the sourcing, underwriting and credit analysis of potential new investments, assist in deal closings and be involved in post-closing portfolio management and investment monitoring. This position will be based in Stockholm.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing detailed financial and market research and analysis that forms the basis for decisions on new debt and/or equity investments of the firm
• Screening new investment opportunities
• Preparing various complex Excel financial models including cash flow analysis, debt sizing and structuring
• Preparing investment committee memos
• Preparing presentations and pitches for internal and external use
• Analysing investment performance including maintaining and updating investment valuations and financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activities
• Assisting in negotiating and preparing the legal documentation
• Assisting in investment closings
• Meeting with management teams and sponsors when assessing new investment opportunities and monitoring the existing portfolio
• Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management

Qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree required from a top tier institution
• Strong intellect with excellent quantitative, financial and analytical skills.
• Ideally 2-5 years within private credit, leveraged finance, or Investment banking
• Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment
• Creative problem solver
• Good team player
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness
• Advanced MS Excel modelling skills
• Advanced MS PowerPoint skills
• Fluency in English as well as either Swedish or another Scandinavian language