We’re looking for a Credit Analyst - Senior Manager Specialty Finance to join us in London

LBSF seeks to build on its success through pitching solutions to prospective (and existing) clients, with a view to originating transaction mandates. The role we are seeking today will primarily contribute to this through analysing companies’ business models and financials, across publicly available sources as well as information provided by a prospective client. It is key for the candidate to be able to understand and convey internally, and externally when required, the deemed creditworthiness (e.g. implied credit rating) of a company, and to provide a report on this, and/or presentation/teaser materials, detailing why a particular company represents an ideal financing target, including debt serviceability and its positioning it its respective sector, key risks, and how particular risks could be mitigated.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

LBSF offers a varied product range; from core products including Supply Chain Finance and Securitization to products in development/close to release incl. but not limited to inventory finance, portfolio receivables financing, prepayment / trade advance, leasing, asset as a service. LBSF generally targets sub-investment grade rated companies (although its solutions are also applicable to investment grade organisations) to provide the aforementioned solutions. Today its client base is mostly focused around telecoms however LBSF is making inroads with adjacent industries. In order to drive business growth LBSF seeks an individual with proven credit analysis skills, to support transactional origination.

Map out and analyze prospective clients; at a high level for wider internal updates and in detail for potential transactional supportAbility to determine indicative credit rating equivalent based on financials and available informationTo be able to provide summary of a target client’s business profile, positioning in the sector, capital structure, debt serviceability, key risks and mitigants, and indicate suitable funders based on the financials / business profileInteract with clients to obtain relevant data for the preparation of credit presentation papers, which will be used in discussions with product partners (banks, funds), with the aim of securing such partners as co-structurers/funders for the prospective transactionsAbility to prepare various marketing materials (pitch documents, teasers, case studies)Support pitching to clients, with assistance from the wider team

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Relevant years of experience in a credit function (bank, rating agency, advisory)Experience with preparing marketing materials for transactionsExperience with writing credit reportsKnowledge of working capital financing products requiredExperience with working capital financing transactions a significant plus

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Internal / external stakeholder managementCredit report writingBuilding financial modelsAbility to evaluate client needs

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary + Bonus **where applicable**25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 moreAccess to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insuranceMatched pension contribution up to 10%Access to our car benefit schemeAccess to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with usThe chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:

Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider, specialising in tech-enabled back-office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale and value to our customers through Business, Procurement and Financial Solutions. If you’re curious, customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead, join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to grow!

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.