Investment Analyst

• Primary function and responsibilities
  • Assessment of new investment opportunities including modelling, fundamental credit analysis and write-up of reports
  • Monitoring of results of the assigned credits and recommend buy and sell actions to the portfolio manager, based on new information and CLO constraints
  • Presentation of new investments to a credit committee
  • Attendance of lender presentations, result calls and leverage finance conferences.
• Adhoc responsibilities include the following:
  • ESG analysis of new and existing investments
  • Participation in weekly, monthly and payment reports
  • Integration of new portfolio management tools

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Technical skills, required knowledge and experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a credit analyst
• Fluent in English
• Skilled in MS Office Suite, particularly strong in excel and power point
• Good understanding of the LBO capital structure
• Company valuation skills
• Relationship building with both sell side and buy side to build market knowledge

Personal Attributes

• Autonomous and independent, creative problem solver
• Anticipate potential issues and proactively acts upon these
• Highly motivated, Collaborative team player
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building
• Sound judgement and able to act with discretion at all times
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong attention to detail, highly organised and process driven

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education / Certification

• Financed/Accounting related Undergrad diploma
• Master’s in Accounting or Finance or CFA / ACCA desired but not mandatory