Private Debt (Direct Lending) Investment Analyst

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.

• 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; and
• Comfortable adopting new tools and technologies with a mindset geared toward identifying innovative solutions and helping embed AI-driven approaches into team processes and workflows.