Risk Analyst – Private Credit

London based credit fund is seeking a Risk Analyst to join its private credit platform. This is a compelling opportunity to apply a broad range of risk management skills within a highly sophisticated investment environment, with exposure spanning private corporate credit as well as liquid credit and equity strategies.

Reporting directly to the Director of Risk, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting oversight of this business. This position offers clear progression, with the potential to develop into the lead risk manager for this growing area.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and monitor private debt transactions, identifying key risks and presenting insights to senior leadership.
• Represent Risk Management at the Preliminary Investment Committee.
• Review and challenge valuation papers prepared by the investment team.
• Monitor market developments and assess emerging risks.
• Identify, measure, and analyse risk and P&L exposures across relevant portfolios.
• Produce ad hoc, market-focused risk reports for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT to enhance risk systems, including sourcing and validating data for new instruments.
• Contribute to the development of new analytics to improve investment risk transparency for portfolio managers and senior management.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in risk management
• Strong experience analysing private credit and/or equity transactions, with the ability to assess companies within industry and peer group contexts.
• Solid understanding of valuation methodologies for private debt and equity.
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework for Alternative Investment Funds.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across front office, senior management, investors, regulators, and IT teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau), with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with investment teams while maintaining independence and challenge.

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