Investment Analyst – Private Debt (m/f/d)

Our client, a private debt fund, with a strong team is looking for an Investment Analyst (m/f/d). You will focus on mid-market transactions with senior and subordinated loans for acquisitions, capital growth, restructuring, LBO’s and liquidity situations for corporate and private equity clients. This is an unique opportunity for entrepreneurial minded candidates, who wants to use the sky way.

Your responsibilities:

• Conduct independent fundamental credit analysis, due diligence and approval of new investments across Europe
• Calibrate financing needs and structures for prospective borrowers
• Financial modelling of investment opportunities
• Interact with management teams, industry sources, and other investment professionals
• Seek solution to deal structures and issues within the boundaries of fund parameters in co-ordination with the originator and external participants
• Full involvement in the investment evaluation process including attendance at management presentations, review of due diligence reports, and preparation of internal investment proposals in conjunction with originators
• Presents Portfolio Manager and Investment Committee with a clear and consistent approach to mitigate credit, legal, industry and other relevant risks
• Champion selected investment opportunities (in coordination with Origination) through the investment process until completion
• Provides input on terms and conditions for transactions and works with originator and legal to ensure appropriate documentation
• Negotiation and review of transaction legal documentation and liaising with internal and external legal advisers
• Ongoing monitoring of portfolio assets including waivers & amendments, contributing to the quarterly fund valuation process and reporting to investors.
• Involvement in providing portfolio reports and analytics for internal and external use
• Adhere to investment process and operational standards

Your profile:

• Excellent academic background
• Excellent credit skills demonstrated through at least one-year relevant experience underwriting, structuring and executing direct lending/private debt and/or leveraged finance transactions
• Ability to direct the structuring of a transaction, manage transaction process with internal and external parties and working with originators to complete investment opportunities
• Strong financial modelling and legal documentation skills
• Motivated team player and flexible in approach with ability to work independently
• Flexible, responsive with keen attention to detail
• Open-minded thought process and intellectual honesty with an ability to dynamically adapt to coverage of different products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English language