Associate - Direct Lending (London)
Key Responsibilities
New Investment Underwriting (majority of the role)
- Support the deal team in analysing new lending opportunities across a range of industries.
- Build and sensitise financial models to assess credit risk, downside scenarios and returns.
- Assist in preparing materials for investment committee discussions, including industry research, business due diligence, financial analysis and presentation charts.
- Coordinate elements of transaction execution and closing processes alongside internal teams and external advisers.
Portfolio Management (remaining portion of the role)
- Prepare monitoring materials, including covenant analysis, performance reviews and forward‑looking projections.
- Conduct ongoing credit analysis, industry trend tracking, and review company‑specific disclosures and financial updates.
- Support assessment of amendment and waiver requests.
- Maintain internal reporting tools and ensure accuracy of investment data.
Candidate Profile
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline.
- 2+ years' experience in leveraged finance, direct lending, investment banking, or corporate/ commercial banking.
- Strong financial modelling capability and a rigorous analytical mindset.
- Highly organised, detail‑driven and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deal‑driven environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency across Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Additional European language skills advantageous.
Core Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Commercial judgement & credit acumen: Ability to assess risk, interpret due diligence, and form well‑reasoned credit views.
- Execution excellence: Structured, process‑orientated and able to deliver high‑quality work under time pressure.
- Collaborative mindset: A team player who contributes positively to a supportive, inclusive culture.
- Critical thinking: Forward‑looking approach, comfortable assessing complex situations and anticipating potential issues.
- Relationship skills: Ability to build trust with internal stakeholders, management teams, advisors and peers.
Benefits & Compensation
The role offers a competitive package aligned with experience, alongside a comprehensive suite of benefits including insurance, healthcare and pension coverage.
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