Tikehau Capital
Private Debt (Direct Lending) - Investment Analyst
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Role Overview
We are seeking to recruit an Analyst to join our London-based UK & Ireland Direct Lending team. The successful candidate will support the team across origination, execution, portfolio monitoring, and investor communication activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and entrepreneurial junior professional looking to build a career in direct lending within the UK market.
Key Responsibilities
- Review information packs as part of the initial screening of new investment opportunities, ahead of discussion at team level;
- With the support of senior team members, participate in the due diligence process for transactions presented to the Investment Committee, including the preparation of financial models and credit memoranda;
- With the support of senior team members, contribute to the negotiation and execution of legal documentation;
- Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with private equity firms, advisers, and banks;
- Monitor portfolio companies by analyzing monthly reporting, engaging regularly with management teams, and preparing internal updates as well as investor reporting materials; and
- Support regular communication and engagement with investors across dedicated funds and SMAs.
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- 1+ years of experience in corporate finance, transaction services, private equity/private debt, or investment banking;
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with solid knowledge of financial analysis, accounting, and financial modelling;
- Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint;
- A genuine interest in building a career focused on the UK market, with an emerging network among local stakeholders, including sponsors and advisers;
- Fluent in English; an additional European language would be an advantage;
- Flexible, proactive, detail-oriented, and equipped with strong communication skills;
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