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Analyst | Private Credit | London Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at Selby Jennings
Title: Analyst | Private Credit | London
Company: Selby Jennings
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Private Credit Analyst | London:
An established global private credit manager is looking to hire multiple Analysts into its London-based investment team.
This is a highly active platform focused on sub-investment grade credit, with the London team covering UK, DACH, Benelux, and Nordic markets. The role offers direct exposure to deal evaluation, credit underwriting, and portfolio management within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed credit analysis and underwriting across a range of private credit opportunities
- Assess financial performance, cash flow resilience, and downside scenarios to form clear investment views
- Develop and maintain financial models to support investment decisions
- Prepare investment memos and credit papers for internal committees
- Monitor existing portfolio positions, including performance tracking and risk assessment
- Work closely with senior investors on deal sourcing, execution, and portfolio management
- Engage with management teams, sponsors, and external advisors as part of the diligence process
Candidate Profile:
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in:
- Investment Banking (particularly Leveraged Finance)
- Private Credit / Direct Lending / Credit Funds
- Credit-related roles within Buy-Side institutions
- M&A Advisory, Debt Advisory, or Sales & Trading (credit-focused)
- Demonstrated strong credit judgement and ability to assess risk effectively
- Solid grounding in credit analysis and financial modelling
- Strong academic background
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment
Additional Preferences:
- Exposure to sub-investment grade / leveraged credit is advantageous
- European language skills (in addition to English) are highly valued
Why Apply:
- Join a leading global credit investor with significant scale and market presence
- Gain exposure to a broad European investment remit
- Work in a team where credit analysis and judgement sit at the core of decision-making
- Strong deal flow and direct involvement in end-to-end investment processes
