Investment Associate - Fixed Income

Overview

A prominent global investment firm is broadening its European Credit division, seeking an Investment Associate for its Dublin office. The role involves active participation in leveraged loan, high-yield bond, and direct lending deals within Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze investments spanning both liquid and private credit sectors.
• Create comprehensive financial models and develop documentation for the investment committee.
• Conduct in-depth assessments of financial statements, balance sheets, and creditworthiness.
• Carry out thorough commercial and financial due diligence on target companies and relevant industries.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of corporate leadership teams.
• Examine potential investment opportunities and present detailed proposals to the Investment Committee.
• Track and review the ongoing performance of portfolio holdings, identifying significant risks and prospects.
• Participate in discussions with management teams from prospective portfolio companies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Between three to five years of experience in investment, corporate finance, M&A, transaction services, leveraged finance, investment banking, or valuation roles.
• Outstanding academic credentials; possession of a professional qualification is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions and financial modelling techniques.
• Excellent communication capabilities combined with a high level of self-drive.
• Strong enthusiasm and passion for financial markets.

Additional Information

Only applicants whose backgrounds closely align with the outlined criteria will be considered due to the volume of applications received.