Leveraged Finance Underwriting - Associate in London

The Leveraged Finance Underwriting Team (LFU) within Institutional Credit Management (ICM) is seeking a driven and highly motivated individual to join the team. The LFU team sits within the First Line of Defence. Through strong partnership with Capital Markets, Banking, and Risk, the team will help drive a best-in-class Leveraged Lending In-Business Credit organisation with the goal of materially enhancing Citi’s end-to-end leveraged lending credit management process.

They will be actively involved in Citi’s underwriting and credit approval process for leveraged finance transactions, as well as providing ongoing oversight of Citi’s credit monitoring support for its leveraged finance portfolio of client relationships. This role offers the chance to work on some of the highest profile transactions in the UK, Europe, and MEA leveraged finance market.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with other Analysts, VPs, and senior Bankers to provide critical support across LFU’s core functions:
• Leveraged Finance transaction underwriting and credit approval;
• Periodic credit monitoring and early problem recognition;
• Application of internal leveraged lending policies and procedures;
• Global leveraged lending related projects and strategic initiatives.
• Drive the credit approval process of fast-paced and complex leveraged buyouts working in tandem with Capital Markets, Banking, and Risk.
• Conduct in-depth credit analysis/due diligence and play a key role in preparing credit memorandums/financial models.
• Research and develop a robust understanding of the fundamentals of key industry trends and risk issues and develop the ability to succinctly convey thoughts and opinions to Risk Managers and Bankers.
• Responsible for monitoring news and events pertaining to Citi’s leveraged lending clients as well as providing regular updates to Bankers.

Qualifications, Experience and Education:

• Experience of credit analysis, due diligence, underwriting, origination or corporate banking related transactions, ideally within Leveraged Finance.
• Self-starter and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with strong work ethic who also works well with others at all levels.
• Strong writing, analytical, quantitative communication, and presentation skills.
• Leadership skills and experience in coaching and mentoring Analysts.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to break down large amounts of data into concise, easy to understand formats.
• Previous credit or related leveraged finance experience.
• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

What we can offer you:

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well, and save well. By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
• A discretional annual performance related bonus.
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends.
• Access to an array of learning and development resources.

Alongside these benefits, Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.