Based in London, the Credit Analyst will work in the European High Yield Bond and Leveraged Loan Group. The  Analyst will participate in all transaction functions and portfolio investment activities and will: 

• Provide detailed bottom-up financial modeling, analysis, forecasts and valuations; 

• Work with senior analysts to generate fundamental and relative value investment recommendations to the  portfolio managers; 

• Maintain and update written research for existing investments; • Provide input for portfolio positioning; 

• Develop and maintain business and industry due diligence; and

 • Monitor the performance of portfolio investments. 

Experience required 

• 2-3 years experience within leveraged finance markets; or  

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 3-4 years experience at one of the “big 4” accountancy firms (preferably  with some transaction services or corporate finance experience;  

• Outstanding financial modeling and analytical skills; 

• Demonstrated competency in financial statement analysis, business valuation, accounting and finance; 

• Understanding of High Yield Bond and Leveraged Loan markets personal attributes

Personal Attributes 

• The successful candidate will have outstanding initiative and a strong work ethic; 

• The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; and 

• He/She will be team-oriented and must possess strong integrity and professionalism. 

Education 

The successful candidate will have excellent academic qualifications, including a bachelor(s) degree from a top-tier  university (2:1 or higher)  equal opportunity employer

Application Process:

· Submit CV: talent.acquisition@seo-london.org