One of Europe’s leading alternative
investment management firms.
Job Title : Investment Analyst
Role Overview
LCM Partners is one of Europe’s leading alternative investment management firms with 25 years’ experience investing in private debt. Established in 1998, the Group is responsible for managing over €120bn of loans as a specialist in the investment and management of performing and non-performing receivables with over 2,000 people in 14 offices across ten European countries. Specialising in the more granular end of the private credit markets, the firm acquires pools of loans from financial institutions via the LCM Credit Opportunities fund strategy (COPS) and provides new origination through its direct lending fund strategy, LCM Strategic Origination & Lending Opportunities (SOLO).
We are expanding our Investment Team and looking for talented and dedicated people to join us from 1st July 2024.
Career at LCM Partners
We foster a forward-thinking culture, and we always seek out ways to improve. Our people embrace the challenge, solving problems with creativity, analysis, and a positive attitude. We work hard but we enjoy what we do. At LCM, people come first. Our people policies continue to evolve to offer our employees better support they need to succeed at work and in their career.
What you'll do
From day one you will be fully involved with the investment team and helping LCM Partners to achieve its deployment goals. You will be assisting with both secured and unsecured portfolios and be fully involved in the entire lifecycle from origination to closing, including analysis, due diligence, pricing, and presenting to the Investment Committee.
More specifically, you will be responsible for :
- Data analysis for investment review of portfolios
- Constructing cash flow modelling and portfolio pricing models under supervision
- Scenario and statistical analysis of proposed new investments
- Data preparation for acquiring new portfolios
- Analysis and review of system data for reporting of portfolio performance and factoring into new pricing
- Development and recommendation of investment proposals
Transaction Execution :
Supporting due diligence exercisesAssisting in portfolio and transaction structure reporting to third partiesAssisting in execution of fund and corporate transactionsBusiness Development and Deal Origination :
Showing awareness of potential business development opportunitiesResearching new markets / business areas for developmentAnalysis of potential acquisitions or other corporate development projectsManaging the business development pipeline and following up with MDsAnalysis and support material for business development initiativesTo enable your success in this role, we will provide you with a comprehensive training programme.
What's required
University graduate, preferably with a specialisation in finance, accounting, investment analysis, financial management or statistical analysisPrior experience or internships in either credit investment; or a related area including Investment banking, Corporate finance, Management consultancy or Professional servicesOther relevant professional / financial qualifications may also be of benefitWritten and spoken English to a high standardGood analytical abilitiesStrong communication and interpersonal skills – articulate and self-assured, in order to deal effectively and appropriately with individuals at all levels, both internally and externallyStrong mathematical abilities to assimilate and analyse data are essentialAdept with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel to an advanced levelThe ability to work well as part of a teamThe aptitude to multi-task, prioritise and deliver work on time to a high standardFluency in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, German or French would be an advantageOur reward for your work
Annual salary of depending on experience starting from £45,000Participation in discretionary annual performance related bonus (as an additional % of salary)Fully paid comprehensive health care plan and other benefits include pension and life insurance25 days holidayPrimary location
London, SW1
Job type
Investment Analyst
Package
Discretionary annual performance related bonusJ-18808-Ljbffr