Company Overview
Our client is a leading European private debt investment manager with:
* Over €30 billion in assets under management
* A strong pan-European platform with offices across key financial centers
* Deep expertise in sponsor-backed direct lending and flexible capital solutions for mid- and upper mid-market companies
* Long-standing backing from major global institutional investors
* A track record of executing complex private credit transactions across multiple sectors and jurisdictions
Role Overview
The firm is seeking a Private Credit Associate to join its London-based investment team. The role is focused on Spain and the wider Iberian region.
Key highlights:
* Full deal exposure from origination through execution and portfolio monitoring
* Close collaboration with internal teams, advisors, and private equity sponsors
* High deal velocity and exposure to a broad range of private credit structures
* Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to investment decisions and portfolio outcomes
Key Responsibilities:
* Evaluate and execute private credit transactions, and debt structures
* Build and maintain detailed financial models and perform credit and downside risk analysis
* Participate in due diligence processes across financial, legal, and commercial workstreams
* Draft investment memorandums, assist with term sheets, and support transaction execution
* Engage in ongoing portfolio monitoring, including performance tracking, covenant analysis, and restructurings if needed
* Develop relationships with private equity sponsors, advisors, and company management teams—particularly in Spain
Candidate Profile:
2–4 years of relevant experience in:
* Leveraged finance
* Direct lending
* Private credit or structured finance
Skills:
* Native-level Spanish and full professional proficiency in English
* Solid academic background (CFA or postgraduate qualifications are a plus, but not required)
* Strong interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative attitude
The Opportunity:
This position offers:
* A chance to work with one of Europe’s most respected and active private credit managers
* Significant exposure to Spanish deal flow in a high-performing investment team
* A collaborative and meritocratic culture with long-term career development potential
* Competitive compensation aligned with performance and market standards