Associate | Investments (Private Credit & Direct Lending)

Overview

A leading pan-European private credit platform is seeking a high-calibre Junior Associate to join its London investment team. The firm specialises in providing tailored financing solutions to high-quality, sponsor-backed mid-market companies across Europe. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual to gain exposure across the full investment lifecycle within a fast-paced, collaborative, and high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Evaluation & Execution
  • Support the assessment of new investment opportunities, including reviewing CIMs, building screening models, and preparing internal investment materials.
  • Participate in due diligence across financial, commercial, legal, and operational workstreams.
  • Assist in drafting IC papers, financial analyses, and credit memos.
• Financial Modelling & Analytics
  • Develop and maintain detailed leveraged buyout, cash flow, and downside case models.
  • Perform sensitivity analyses and covenant modelling for proposed transactions.
• Market & Sector Research
  • Conduct thematic and company-specific research to support origination and portfolio decisions.
  • Track market activity across private credit, leveraged finance, and European mid-market trends.
• Portfolio Management
  • Support ongoing monitoring of existing portfolio companies, including quarterly reporting, performance benchmarking, covenant compliance, and risk assessment.
  • Prepare periodic internal updates and assist with amendment/waiver processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Interact with advisors, management teams, banks, and private equity sponsors.
  • Coordinate internal information flows to ensure timely decision-making.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: 1-3 years in leveraged finance, private credit, direct lending, banking (coverage or credit), financial due diligence, or a top-tier advisory environment.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong financial modelling and credit analysis capabilities.
  • Solid understanding of debt structures, leveraged finance mechanics, and private markets.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to work in a lean, entrepreneurial team.
  • Proven ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines.
• Education: Degree in finance, economics, engineering, or related field; CFA progress is a plus.

What’s on Offer

• Exposure to the full lifecycle of private credit investments.
• High visibility within a lean team structure and direct interaction with senior investment professionals.
• Opportunity to build a long-term career with a respected European credit platform.
• Competitive compensation and performance-linked progression.

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