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.