Portfolio Management - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About this role

Business Unit Overview

Alternatives/Credit

The Global Credit team offers an array of liquid and illiquid credit products designed to meet specific client risk and return profiles.

European Middle Market Private Debt team are part of the European Fundamental Credit business, within Global Credit, andprovide, on behalf of BlackRock's clients and funds, mid-market companies with senior and subordinated loans for acquisitions, capital growth, restructuring, LBO's and liquidity situations.

The team seeks an experienced Credit Analyst to lead underwriting,fundamental credit analysis, due diligence and approval of new investments.

The Global Credit team offers an array of liquid and illiquid credit products designed to meet specific client risk and return profiles.

European Private Debt team is part of the European Fundamental Credit business, within Global Credit, and provide, on behalf of BlackRock's clients and funds, mid-market companies with senior, Unitranche and subordinated loans for acquisitions, capital growth,restructuring, LBO's and liquidity situations.

The role will entail the following:

Restructuring Activities:

Monitor and manage underperforming investment in the portfolio
Lead restructuring and/or workout activities by designing and implementing restructuring and recovery strategies
Model recovery value optimisation scenarios and provide recommendations to PM team
Management and negotiation with key internal / external stakeholders to achieve optimal outcome

Portfolio Monitoring:

Maintain effective monthly financials management, monitor metrics of portfolio companies and report to the team on the same and contribute to client reporting metrics
Prepare and contribute to monthly/ quarterly portfolio reviews
Monitor timing of receipt of information / compliance certificates and other borrower's obligations for portfolio companies
Draft mandate waiver and amendment requests with recommendations to Investment Committee
Assist other team members in performing financial due diligence procedures as well as other initiatives related to the portfolio companies

Skills & Experience:

Excellent analytical and data analysis skills, highly numerate, responsive with high attention to detail
510 years' experience in investment banking and/or restructuring (leveraged finance, restructuring advisor and/or restructuring / workout team within a bank or private debt / direct lending)
Deep understanding of the relevant documentation and how it can affect the design and implementation of restructuring and recovery strategies
Motivated team player and flexible in approach with ability to work independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills presents ideas in a clear, concise and constructive manner
Ability to prioritise, working to tight deadlines and flexible to meet workload
Keen to question, challenge and improve
A methodical thinker able to resolve complex issues on a daily basis
Strong academic background
Fluent in English; other European languages skills considered a plus

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources tosupport your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock's current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees.

In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are requiredto work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week.

Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities.

The health, safety and well-being of our people willalways be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.

Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses.

Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy:

support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees.

It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunitiesto help them thrive.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.