Associate, Leveraged Finance

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Selby Jennings| Investment Banking | Financial Services | M&A | Corporate Finance | Leveraged Finance | Project Finance | Debt & Equity Capital Markets | Loans &…Job Title: Associate - Leveraged & Acquisition FinanceLocation: London, United KingdomTeam Structure: small, entrepreneurial team with strong cross-border coordinationRole Summary:This is a unique opportunity to join a growing Leveraged Finance platform, which is actively expanding its capabilities across Europe and the US. The team is building out its leveraged and high-yield offering, with recent senior hires, and a strategy focused on using internal capital to support private credit and uni-tranche solutions. The Associate will play a key role in deal execution, origination support, and platform development.Key Responsibilities:Support the execution of leveraged loans and high-yield bonds, including financial modelling, credit analysis, and preparation of internal approval materials.Work across a range of transactions, from smaller private credit deals (EBITDA £30m) to large-cap sponsor and corporate financings.Collaborate with coverage, syndicate, distribution, and credit teams across London and North America.Assist in pitch preparation and client engagement, contributing to origination efforts.Help shape the team's strategic direction, including building out processes, coverage, and product capabilities.Participate in team meetings and coordination calls with North America, gaining exposure to global deal flow.Contribute to the development of internal distribution capabilities, including joint bookrunner and passive roles.Candidate Profile:Experience: Around 5 years in leveraged finance, high-yield, or sponsor coverage. Candidates with broader experience across loans and bonds are highly valued.Strong financial modelling and credit analysisExperience with HY bonds is particularly importantAbility to work independently in a lean teamComfortable with ambiguity and entrepreneurial environmentsMindset:Collaborative and proactiveEmbraces a growth culture with flexibility and ownershipCultural Fit:Values the opportunity to help shape a growing businessMore capital flexibility and less rigid structureTeam & Culture:The team is building out from a solid base, with no major surprises and a clear strategic direction.The platform is moving in the right direction, with over 50 deals executed in the past year.The team is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and focused on growing its market presence.The Associate will spend time across both HY and loan-focused transactions.Hiring Context:Open to hiring at Associate level or slightly more senior depending on experience.Seniority levelSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinanceIndustriesBankingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Selby Jennings by 2xGet notified about new Leveraged Finance Associate jobs in London, England, United Kingdom.Investment Analyst/Associate, Infrastructure Private Equity Fund, LondonInvestment Associate - Tech Growth Equity - LondonPrivate Equity Associate – Healthcare & Healthtech InvestmentsLeveraged / Acquisition Finance Origination AssociateInvestment Management – High Yield Research Associate - AnalystLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 months agoInvestment Associate (with FDD experience) – UK Lower Mid-Market Private EquityLondon, England, United Kingdom 6 months agoInvestment Associate - Video Games - Private EquityCorporate & Investment Bank - Currencies Emerging Markets Trading - Analyst or AssociateLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoInvestment Associate, Mid-Market Information/Technology FundLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoInvestment Management - Secured Private Credit Investment Analyst - AssociateLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoPrivate Markets Associate (Primaries and Co-Investments)London, England, United Kingdom 1 hour agoCredit Investment Analyst / Associate – LondonAssociate - Life Sciences - Investment Banking - LondonLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr