KennedyPearce Consulting
Leveraged Finance Specialist
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Leverage Finance Credit Analyst
Contract type: Permanent + Excellent Benefits + Car Allowance
Salary: £Competitive
Location: London, City
Essential Industry Experience: Banking, Financial Services, Ratings Agency, Buy Side, LBO (leveraged buyout) credit underwriting experience
About the Role
Manage and monitor a European credit portfolio, acting as primary reviewer and challenger of credit inputs from the BSL Asset Manager for SMA investments, adding independent credit judgment and ensuring alignment with the Bank’s risk appetite and portfolio objectives.
Lead the development of DL capabilities, including evaluation of DL funds, GP platforms, and underlying LBO exposures, supporting both investment and gatekeeping decisions.
Apply strong credit underwriting skills (including mid-market LBO analysis) alongside a portfolio manager mindset to optimise risk-return across BSL, DL funds, and co-investments.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Portfolio Oversight: Review and challenge Asset Manager’s credit inputs; assess individual credits, portfolio positioning, and relative value; enhance internal reporting quality and efficiency; ensure robust monitoring of risks and performance.
- LBO Credit Underwriting & Co-investments: Perform credit analysis on mid-market LBO co-investment opportunities, including financial modelling, structure, documentation, and downside assessment.
- Monitor portfolio risks across BSL, DL and mid-market LBO co-investment exposures; ensure adherence to credit standards and risk limits; identify concentration, structural, and market risks; take timely action in stress scenarios.
- Deal Execution & Investment Process: Prepare credit memos, investment notes, and portfolio reviews; support internal approval processes and Credit Committee discussions with clear and balanced recommendations.
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ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Strong experience in sub-IG corporate credit analysis, with solid grounding in LBO underwriting (rating agency, bank, or buyside experience acceptable).
- Good understanding of European DL market, including fund structures, GP dynamics, key terms, and private credit ecosystem.
- Demonstrated ability to combine detailed credit work with portfolio-level thinking and strategic perspective.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently while contributing to team and franchise development.
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