Investment Analyst - London, United Kingdom - Metis Search
Description
Job Description
Investment Analyst: Direct Lending (UK&I)
Our client is a specialist fund with €6bn+ AUM providing tailored credit investment and capital solutions to middle-market companies across the UK & Ireland and EMEA. As a long-term and relationship-driven investor, they aim to offer its investors superior risk-adjusted returns combined with a solid downside protection.
The UK investment team is hiring for an ambitious Investment Analyst to provide support for the sourcing, underwriting and credit analysis of potential new investments, structuring and execution, assist in deal closings and be involved in post-closing portfolio management and investment monitoring. This position will be based in London.
Key Responsibilities:
• 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
• Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management
Qualifications:
• A maximum of 1-2 years' experience in leveraged or acquisition finance gained from top tier Investment Bank
• Relevant Bachelor's degree required from a well regarded institution
• Strong intellect with excellent quantitative, financial and analytical skills
• Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment
• Creative problem solver
• Good team player
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness