Analyst / Associate - Private Credit - French speaker - eFinancialCareers - #2114350

Responsibilities:

1. Perform preliminary analysis of investment opportunities (research and fundamental analysis on the industry, business model soundness, leadership quality and strategy, competitive positioning, corporate risk, etc.);
2. Participate in the investment appraisal process (assess merits and risks of investment opportunities by performing detailed due diligence, meet with Management teams, review third-party reports, discuss with internal and external sector experts, etc.);
3. Financial analysis and detailed modeling, including sensitivity scenarios;
4. Prepare investment papers and participate in discussions with the Investment Committee to secure approvals for new transactions;
5. Monitor and report on performance of existing investments in the portfolio.

Requirements:

1. Experience performing similar tasks in Leveraged Finance, Corporate Finance, Private Debt investing or Debt Advisory;
2. Strong financial and credit analytical skills;
3. Good understanding and knowledge of the investment industry, the credit instruments and markets;
4. Undergraduate or graduate degree in business administration, finance, accounting or any related discipline;
5. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be taken into consideration;
6. Good knowledge of the software tools and databases used in financial markets (Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, Capital IQ);
7. Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and French.