Investment Analyst - Direct Lending

As an Investment Analyst you will:

Perform detailed financial and market research and analysis that forms the basis for decisions on new debt and/or equity investments of the firm.
Prepare various complex Excel financial models including debt sizing, structuring and cash flow.
Screen new investment opportunities
Prepare presentations and pitches for internal and external use
Prepare investment committee memos
Analyse investment performance including maintaining and updating investment valuations and financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activities
Assist in negotiating and preparing the legal documentation
Assist in investment closings
Meet 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

Prerequisites:

Relevant Bachelor's degree required from a top tier institution
1-3 years experience in a debt-focused team (e.g. Leveraged Finance, Debt Origination, Advisory, Restructuring) from an investment banking, Big 4 or equivalent institution.
Candidate must have British Citizenship, indefinite leave to remain or pre-settlement status - the firm cannot sponsor visas.
Must be result-oriented, have strong analytical and technical skills, with attention to detail and quality when delivering results under time pressure.
Must be keen to continue learning the ins and outs of debt finance transactions, eager to take on new challenges with a flexible mindset.
You must have organisational skills and proven project management
Advanced MS PowerPoint and MS Excel modelling skills - to be tested in the application process
Participation in the Chartered Financial Analysts® (CFA) program OR ACA qualification is a plus.