Associate, Private Credit
Core
Credit analyst supporting senior secured loans and high-yield bond investments through fundamental analysis, credit underwriting, and portfolio construction.
Role type
Associate, Private Credit (Bank Loans)
Builds
Senior secured loan and high-yield bond portfolios
Domain
Private Credit / Leveraged Finance
Required skills
Financial modelling, Credit analysis, Capital structure assessment, Cash-flow projections, Collateral assessment, Industry analysis, Investment thesis development, Due diligence, Restructuring evaluation, Market sentiment analysis
Preferred skills
CFA qualification, European languages
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Review and prepare credit theses for new senior secured loan and high-yield bond investments; Produce detailed credit proposals including company and industry analysis; Present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee; Build in-depth knowledge across 2-3 industries and maintain full coverage of opportunities; Conduct ongoing monitoring including financial analysis and cash-flow modelling; Participate in management meetings, site visits, and plant tours; Assist in the workout and restructuring of distressed positions; Maintain accurate electronic credit files and compliance reports.
