Credit Analyst, Performing Credit (London)

MCAP Global Finance (UK) LLP, is the UK affiliate of New York based global asset manager Marathon Asset Management LP.

Marathon Asset Management is a leading global asset manager specializing in public and private credit with ~$24 billion in assets under management. Marathon is recognized as a distinguished leader with 27+ years of exceptional performance and partnership. Marathon’s integrated global credit platform is driven by our specialized, highly experienced, and disciplined teams across Private Credit: Direct Lending, Asset Based Lending and Opportunistic Credit and Public Credit: High Yield, Leveraged Loans & CLOs, Emerging Markets, and Structured Credit. Marathon’s mission is to build lasting partnerships with an unwavering commitment to delivering best-in-class performance, service, and reliability on behalf of our clients.

We are looking to add a mid-level credit analyst to our Performing Credit team in London to identify attractive investment ideas, proactively communicate with PMs and other team members, and work collaboratively with other investment teams to deliver strong returns to our clients.

Fundamental credit research is core to the success of Marathon, including in its Performing Credit unit, which is responsible for managing exposures across leveraged loans and high-yield bonds in a variety of account structures.

• Generate actionable investment ideas across industries of coverage for CLOs, Separately Managed Accounts, Sub-Advised Funds, and other structures
• Provide detailed investment coverage of a portion of the European loan and high yield bond markets, including the USD­ issued debt of European corporates
• Participate in all aspects of the investment process, from initial diligence to ongoing monitoring of existing and potential investments
• Contribute to the team's external work product, such as investor communications and internal communication, such as with sector / macroeconomic observations
• Work collaboratively with other investment teams to identify potential opportunities and/or provide industry views

• 4-8 years of prior experience, ideally from a credit-oriented investment role, leveraged finance desk, or other related endeavor
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated interest in leveraged finance
• Self-motivated individual eager to contribute to team's success
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent
• Strong modeling and communication skills

The average salary for this role £130,000- £180,000 in base pay and is exclusive of any bonuses or benefits. The base pay offered will be determined based on your experience, location, skills, training, certifications and education, and in addition we will also consider internal equity and market data.

No agencies please

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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