Private Debt

 

PRIVATE DEBT – Investment Associate

 

Sourcing, underwriting and credit analysis of potential new investments, assist in deal closings and will be involved in post-closing portfolio management and investment monitoring. This position will be based in London.

 

Key responsibilities include:

 

• Performing detailed financial and market research and analysis that forms the basis for decisions on new debt and/or equity investments of the firm

• Screening new investment opportunities

• Preparing various complex Excel financial models including cash flow analysis, debt sizing and structuring

• Preparing investment committee memos

• Preparing presentations and pitches for internal and external use

• Analysing investment performance including maintaining and updating investment valuations and financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activities

• Assisting in negotiating and preparing the legal documentation

• Assisting in investment closings

• Meeting with management teams and sponsors when assessing new investment opportunities and monitoring the existing portfolio

 

Compensation will be comprised of a base salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience level, along with an incentive compensation program.

 

 

 Education/Certification:

 

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree required

 

Required Knowledge:

 

• Strong intellect with solid quantitative, financial and analytical skills

 

Experience Required:

 

• Minimum of two years of relevant investment banking/Lev or principal investing experience

 

Skills/Abilities:

 

• Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment

• Creative problem solver

• Good team player

• Exceptional interpersonal skills

• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness

• Advanced MS Excel modelling skills

• Advanced MS PowerPoint skills

 

 

September 27, 2013 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial

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