Associate - Private Credit Investment

What it's about

In this position you will be part of the Private Credit Investment team, based out of London with a regional focus on the UK and Benelux markets. Responsibilities will span all aspects of direct lending investing, including sourcing, due diligence, execution and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Investment due diligence including review of diligence reports, interviewing industry experts and attending management meetings and site visits
• Financial analysis including detailed LBO modelling and scenario testing
• Preparation of investment memoranda and participation in Investment Committee discussions
• Portfolio management activities including monitoring of portfolio asset performance and assessing waiver and amendment requests
• Assist senior investment team members in building relationships with sponsors and other external parties, with an excellent opportunity to leverage and expand your professional network

What we expect

• 2-5 years of relevant work experience in a buyside investment role (private credit / private equity), debt advisory, management consulting, investment banking (leveraged finance, M&A) or transaction services
• Passion for investing in mid-market companies
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop close relationships with UK and Benelux industry participants over time
• Proficient in Excel, with demonstrated ability to build and develop LBO models
• Excellent academic record with Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top UK university or equivalent institution
• Fluent oral and written English skills. Dutch language skills would also be advantageous
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK