Associate - Direct Lending London - Selby Jennings
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • Competitive salary
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities


New Investment Underwriting (majority of the role)

*Support the deal team in analysing new lending opportunities across a range of industries.
*Build and sensitise financial models to assess credit risk, downside scenarios and returns.
*Assist in preparing materials for investment committee discussions, including industry research, business due diligence, financial analysis and presentation charts.
*Coordinate elements of transaction execution and closing processes alongside internal teams and external advisers.


Portfolio Management (remaining portion of the role)

*Prepare monitoring materials, including covenant analysis, performance reviews and forward-looking projections.
*Conduct ongoing credit analysis, industry trend tracking, and review company-specific disclosures and financial updates.
*Support assessment of amendment and waiver requests.
*Maintain internal reporting tools and ensure accuracy of investment data.


Candidate Profile

*Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline.
*2+ years’ experience in leveraged finance, direct lending, investment banking, or corporate/ commercial banking.
*Strong financial modelling capability and a rigorous analytical mindset.
*Highly organised, detail-driven and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deal-driven environment.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency across Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
*Additional European language skills advantageous.


Core Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
*Commercial judgement & credit acumen: Ability to assess risk, interpret due diligence, and form well-reasoned credit views.
*Execution excellence: Structured, process-orientated and able to deliver high-quality work under time pressure.
*Collaborative mindset: A team player who contributes positively to a supportive, inclusive culture.
*Critical thinking: Forward-looking approach, comfortable assessing complex situations and anticipating potential issues.
*Relationship skills: Ability to build trust with internal stakeholders, management teams, advisors and peers.


Benefits & Compensation

The role offers a competitive package aligned with experience, alongside a comprehensive suite of benefits including insurance, healthcare and pension coverage.
Job number 3617638

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