Job Description

Description

Our Frankfurt based Direct Lending team is looking to hire an experienced Analyst or Associate to join the team, which focusses on transactions across the DACH region. The Analyst or Associate will provide support for the sourcing, underwriting and credit analysis of potential new investments, assist in deal closings and be involved in post-closing portfolio management and investment monitoring.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Performing detailed financial and market research and analysis that forms the basis for decisions on new debt and/or equity investments of the firm

  • Screening new investment opportunities

  • Preparing various complex Excel financial models including cash flow analysis, debt sizing and structuring

  • Preparing investment committee memos

  • Preparing presentations and pitches for internal and external use

  • Analysing investment performance including maintaining and updating investment valuations and financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activities

  • Assisting in negotiating and preparing the legal documentation

  • Assisting in investment closings

  • Meeting with management teams and sponsors when assessing new investment opportunities and monitoring the existing portfolio

  • Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management

    • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Relevant Bachelor’s degree required from a top tier institution

  • Strong intellect with excellent quantitative, financial and analytical skills.

  •  Ideally 1-5 years within private credit, leveraged finance, or Investment banking

  • Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment

  • Creative problem solver

  • Good team player

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills

  • Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness

  • Advanced MS Excel modelling skills

  • Advanced MS PowerPoint skills

  • Fluency in English as well as German

    • Reporting Relationships

    Principal, Credit

    There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

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