Analyst, Leveraged Finance

Job Title: Analyst - Leveraged Finance
Location: London, UK
Team: Leveraged Finance Origination

Role Summary:

A leading investment bank is seeking a technically strong Analyst to join its Leveraged Finance team in London. The role involves supporting the origination and execution of sponsor-backed and corporate leveraged transactions across Europe, with a focus on large-cap deals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution of leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, dividend recapitalisations, and refinancings.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models including LBO, debt sizing, and covenant analysis.
• Prepare pitch materials, internal credit papers, and investor presentations.
• Conduct thorough credit analysis and due diligence on potential borrowers.
• Support transaction structuring and syndication strategy, including investor engagement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Risk, Syndicate, Coverage, and Legal.

Candidate Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in leveraged finance, debt advisory, or credit-focused roles within investment banking or private credit.
• Strong technical skills, particularly in financial modelling and credit analysis.
• Demonstrated experience working on large-cap transactions (typically €500m+ EV).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with a proactive and detail-driven approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or a quantitative discipline.
• Familiarity with debt documentation and covenant structures.
• European language skills are a plus.