Corporate Credit Analyst / Associate - Macdonald & Company

Leading asset management and investment advisory firm require an Analyst or Associate to perform corporate credit analysis and loan management functions for a mandate with a major investment bank in London.


Main responsibilities

• Managing loans backing portfolios of middle market corporate loans.
• Provide and/or arrange financings backed (at least in part) by corporate risk in the trade, inventory, and commercial real estate loan sectors.
• Credit analysis of corporates across a wide variety of industries.
• Assessment of corporate credit risk related to loans and trade or inventory finance transactions.
• Asset management oversight of corporate loans and loan portfolios. 
• Candidates would be expected to conduct analysis, both qualitative and quantitative.

 
Skills and experience

• Candidates would ideally have between at least 4-7 years’ experience in corporate loan asset management, credit risk and/or corporate lending.
• The candidate should have an analytical mind-set, good knowledge of corporate credit (analysis of financials, credit metrics).
• This is a client/counterparty facing role so we would expect candidates to show an excellent level of written and spoken English.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Ability to roll up their sleeves and cover full risk management spectrum
• Dealing with large data sets and systems
• Ability to think analytically and present solutions in a clear way
• Understanding key credit risks facing the business
• Will suit candidates who can work independently and are motivated to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced competence with PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Experience with the Bloomberg terminal would be a positive.
• This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented candidate to gain exceptional experience.