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.