Specialty Lending Analyst/Associate - January 2027

LCG Advisors, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LCG Advisors is seeking a Specialty Lending Analyst/Associate to join our Nashville team. The role involves in-depth collateral and operational due diligence across consumer finance, commercial specialty finance, healthcare, and tech-focused businesses.

You will develop Excel-based workpapers, assess portfolio risks, and prepare detailed written reports for clients. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential, with ability to meet tight deadlines and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and genuine curiosity for financial and operational data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and pattern recognition.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines in a client-service environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial and operational due diligence services, including on-site or remote examinations, portfolio reviews, and acquisition due diligence on behalf of our clients.
• Utilize or develop Excel-based workpapers to complete scoped procedures for each project.
• Evaluate complex portfolios and credit structures within client-defined scope of work.
• Collaborate with senior team members to identify portfolio risks, reconcile financial data, and assess operational performance.
• Interact with clients regularly in a professional manner, including calls, meetings, and periodic e‑mail updates.
• Work directly with the subject company, often interacting with stakeholders and decision makers to discuss updates and findings.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports summarizing findings, trends, and risk factors for clients.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Specialty Lending Analyst / Associate

Location: Nashville, TN

LCG Advisors is seeking an Analyst or Associate to join our Specialty Lending Group. This role is highly visible and involves direct interaction with institutional lenders, private credit funds, and banks engaged in specialty lending. The position focuses on conducting in-depth collateral and operational due diligence on subject companies across a range of industries including consumer finance, commercial specialty finance, healthcare, and technology-focused businesses.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial and operational due diligence services, including on-site or remote examinations, portfolio reviews, and acquisition due diligence on behalf of our clients
• Utilize or develop Excel-based workpapers to complete scoped procedures for each project
• Evaluate complex portfolios and credit structures within client-defined scope of work
• Collaborate with senior team members to identify portfolio risks, reconcile financial data, and assess operational performance.
• Interact with clients regularly in a professional manner, including in calls, meetings, and periodic e‑mail updates
• Work directly with the subject company, often interacting with stakeholders and decision makers to discuss operational business updates, questions involving the scope of work, and obtaining insight into findings or observations for the client
• Prepare comprehensive written reports summarizing findings, trends, and risk factors for clients

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Candidates with degrees in other disciplines and relevant finance, accounting or data analysis experience will also be considered.
• Prior Asset-Based Lending (ABL) knowledge or experience a plus, but not required
• Prior exposure to consumer finance, commercial specialty finance, healthcare, or venture debt structures preferred, but not required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word, or other data extraction programs
• Strong analytical skills and a genuine curiosity for financial and operational data
• Naturally inquisitive
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and pattern recognition
• Ability to meet strict deadlines in a client-service environment and manage project overlap

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Flexibility for travel (up to 50%, typically Monday evening – Thursday afternoon when onsite)

Currently, LCG Advisors does not intend to hire candidates who will need, now or in the future, LCG sponsorship through any non-immigrant visa category such as the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or TN.

For additional information on LCG’s total rewards, visit our website at https://lcgadvisors.com/careers/. LCG Advisors is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans