Direct Lending Investment Analyst/Associate – UK Mid-Market Focus

6 months ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Metis Search Full time

Job Description

With a growing number of mandates from new clients across multiple sectors and product lines, you will have the opportunity to foster client relationships and develop your commercial acumen. A lean team structure, will enable you to quickly gain excellent exposure to the end to end deal process whilst an entrepreneurial culture and mission statement will ensure unparalleled career growth opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the screening and evaluation of credit investment opportunities
  • Conducting thorough financial due-diligence
  • Monitoring portfolio companies and preparing credit papers
  • Marketing & presenting materials

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or master's degree from a leading university or educational institution in a related field
  • Minimum of 1-3 years relevant experience in corporate finance & debt advisory, restructuring, credit analysis or a related financial services role focused on the UK
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a proven ability to build and interpret complex financial models
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of effectively presenting analysis and recommendations to team members and stakeholders
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Experience with financial analysis software and databases is advantageous
  • Demonstrated interest in the credit markets, investment management and possessing an entrepreneurial acumen
  • Candidates are required to be legally eligible to work in the UK


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