About Us
Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.
Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.
We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.
As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.
Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.
Responsibilities
Rothschild & Co is looking to recruit a senior credit analyst to join an nine strong analyst team and support the management of a c€7bn portfolio of leveraged loans and high yield bonds. The successful candidate will assist or lead new leveraged finance transactions and manage a portfolio of sector based existing credits. The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior credit analyst, capable of appraising complex credit transactions, ideally with European leveraged finance or private equity experience. Other responsibilities include:
Credit research and market analysis
Report writing and presenting
Financial modelling
Transaction monitoring
Client relationships
Experience, Skills and Competencies Required
Strong report writing and presentational skills
Minimum of [8] years working as a Credit Analyst within leveraged finance at either a leading fund manager or investment bank, who is capable of appraising complex non-investment grade transactions.
Experience in restructuring and/or distressed investing would be looked upon favourably.
Ability to understand, appraise and analyse leveraged loan and high yield bond documentation
Highly numerate and quantitative, including extensive experience of financial modelling within leveraged finance
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships between individuals, teams and lines of business
Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate clearly, persuade and influence; good listening skills
A pro-active approach and flexible attitude with the ability to demonstrate initiative and reliability
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Enthusiasm and drive to develop skills
Qualifications/registrations
Strong academics
A levels or equivalent – ABB or above
Degree or equivalent – 2:1 or above
Skills Required
- Minimum 8 years as a Credit Analyst within leveraged finance
- Experience in restructuring or distressed investing
- Extensive experience of financial modelling
- Strong report writing and presentation skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
What We Do
Rothschild & Co is one of the world's largest independent financial advisory groups. We offer a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients’ business and wealth. With a team of 3,800 talented financial services specialists on the ground in more than 40 countries across the world, we provide independent advice on M&A, strategy and financing, as well as investment and wealth management solutions to large institutions, families, individuals and governments. As a family-controlled business that has been at the centre of the world’s financial markets for over 200 years, we can rely on an unrivalled network of specialists and are known for our track record of outstanding execution in financial services. For more information on our group, visit www.rothschildandco.com
