Leveraged Finance Analyst

Pearse Partners
28/01/2026 New York

Leveraged Finance Analyst

 

About the Company

Our client is a U.S. corporate credit and leveraged-loan investment platform. They are looking to hire an Associate Credit Analyst to join their expanding team. The firm participates on the primary and secondary market, performing and stressed (predominantly performing)

 

About the Role

The Analyst will work as a member of a team to manage a portfolio of US leveraged loans and other investments. The individual would be responsible for performing due diligence, analysing financials, building financial models, conducting company analysis, preparation of investment memos and monitoring of investments.

 

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis of leveraged loan investments

• Perform due diligence on potential debt investments, including financial and operational analysis, and industry research

• Creation and updates of full financial models with operating model linked to full P&L, cashflow statement and balance sheet

• Research on comparable companies or specific industries

• Understanding and analysis of credit documentation and terms

• Preparation of internal Investment Committee memos

• Creation and maintenance of materials for internal credit ratings

• Regular monitoring of performance of investments

 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years experience in leveraged finance

 

Required Skills

  • Strong analytical and modelling skills
  • Deep understanding of loan and tranche structures
  • Genuine interest in private credit investing

 

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Our Credit recruitment team is among the strongest in the market, with an outstanding track record across Europe and the USA. To discuss this opportunity or the wider market, please complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch.

 

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