Senior Credit / Investment Analyst
Senior Credit / Investment Analyst – CLO, Leveraged Loans & High Yield Bonds
Location: London (Hybrid/Flexible)
Contract: 3-6 months
Overview
Pearse Professionals are seeking a highly skilled Senior Credit / Investment Analyst to join a leading European fund. The successful candidate will work within the investment team, executing leveraged loan, CLO, and high yield bond strategies. You will play a key role in the analysis, underwriting, and execution of transactions, working closely with portfolio managers to deliver investment recommendations and drive portfolio performance.
Key Responsibilities
Underwrite and analyse leveraged loans, CLO tranches, and high yield bonds across European and select global issuers
Conduct in-depth credit analysis, financial modelling, and scenario testing to support investment decisions
Execute trades and support portfolio allocation decisions in line with fund strategy and risk parameters
Engage directly with portfolio managers to develop investment ideas, relative value analysis, and sector insights
Monitor existing portfolio exposures, identifying opportunities or risks in real-time
Prepare investment memos, reports, and presentations for internal committees
Requirements
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in CLO, leveraged loan, or high yield bond investment; ideally from a buy side fund in Europe
Strong financial statement analysis, modelling, and credit assessment skills
Knowledge of structured credit products (CLOs, ABS, CMBS) is advantageous
Experience working in investment execution roles with direct PM interaction
Excellent communication skills and ability to present ideas clearly
CFA or equivalent qualification preferred
Connect with Will Sharples for more details.
willsharples@pearseprofessionals.com
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