Job Title
Vice President, Credit Analysis
Contract Type
Permanent, full‑time
Location
London, St Pauls
Department
Credit Fund Management, Europe
Overview
This role leads the management of a credit portfolio in liquid high‑yield and leveraged loan markets. The successful candidate will evaluate new investment opportunities and monitor existing positions, providing recommendations to the investment committee to maximise investor returns in the secondary market.
Responsibilities
- Credit assessment of new opportunities:
- Read preliminary offering memoranda and due‑diligence reports
- Meet management teams for 1‑1 Q&A
- Conduct company SWOT and sector analysis
- Build and interpret financial models
- Assess credits against benchmarks and peers
- Prepare deal screeners and investment papers for the investment committee
- Monitoring of existing portfolio (25‑35 names):
- Maintain coverage list based on deal flow and secondary opportunities
- Build relationships with portfolio company management teams
- Provide quick updates to portfolio managers on new financial results and news
- Develop forecasts and relate them to market consensus estimates
- Maintain monitoring models incorporating historic data and forecasts
- Run scenario and sensitivity analyses
- Track peer news and identify potential secondary trade opportunities
- Relative value assessments for loans and bonds, presenting ideas adhoc or in weekly meetings
- Contribute to quarterly portfolio reviews
- Fundraising and networking:
- Support portfolio managers and marketing & client relations
- Build relationships with arrangers, sponsors and other analysts
- Assist with marketing materials
- Meet with investors or prospective investors as part of the analyst team
- Legal documentation:
- Review term sheets and loan agreements to identify key terms
Qualifications
- Experience:
- 3+ years in leveraged loans, high‑yield bonds or accountancy within any European market
- Qualifications:
- BSc in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Political Science or similar
- Preferred background:
- Experience with PE & asset managers (≥ €1bn AUM), TierI banks, TierI consulting firms, ratings agencies or accountancy firms
- Personal attributes:
- Analytical: strong attention to detail, diligent, well‑organised
- Communication: ability to influence and obtain buy‑in, establish relationships with portfolio company management
- Enthusiastic, passionate, driven, trustworthy and respectful
Benefits
- Well‑being: support for mental, physical and financial well‑being and lifestyle needs
- Inclusivity: fit‑for‑purpose, competitive benefits that are equitable for all employees
- Longevity: long‑term, sustainable design of benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Inclusion is one of ICG’s key values and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone. Accordingly, our recruitment processes provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by local law. We are equally committed to delivering an inclusive and accessible candidate experience.
