Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsShape credit ratings across a major European leveraged finance portfolioGain exposure to senior stakeholders across Credit, Risk and Origination.About Our ClientOur client is a leading international financial institution with a substantial European leveraged finance and NAV portfolio. The Internal Ratings function sits within Portfolio Management and plays a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of the bank's credit monitoring framework.Job DescriptionThe Internal Ratings Analyst (AVP) is responsible for credit monitoring, performing internal rating assessments, and completing periodic reviews across an allocated portfolio of leveraged finance, NAV, securitized products and program‑related exposures. This involves analysing financial trends, preparing data within internal rating models, and ensuring timely and accurate submissions to the internal Credit function. The role requires strong documentation discipline, stakeholder interaction, and contributing to process improvements within the ratings workflow.You will be responsible for proactively executing and reviewing the internal rating process for approximately 50 European leveraged finance borrowers, as well as NAV Finance and JVCo programme credit monitoring.Key responsibilities include:Analysing audited and management financial statements, due diligence materials and borrower information to prepare accurate internal rating submissionInputting financial data into the GBR system and completing periodic and ad‑hoc credit monitoring.Performing detailed financial and risk analysis to determine rating outcomes and identify key drivers and trendsCollaborating closely with Origination, Portfolio teams and Credit Department to ensure timely rating submissions and approvalsSupporting continuous improvements to the ratings process to enhance efficiency and accuracyThe Successful ApplicantThe ideal candidate will be ACCA‑qualified or part‑qualified, with strong financial statement knowledge and experience working with detailed accounts. You will be detail‑oriented, technically strong, comfortable working with structured models, and confident managing stakeholder expectations across first‑line and credit functions. Prior leveraged finance or NAV exposure is helpful but not essential, provided the candidate has strong analytical fundamentals.The ideal candidate will demonstrate:Strong knowledge of credit monitoring, internal ratings methodologies and the bank's GBR system.Understanding of European leveraged finance markets, NAV financing and securitisation frameworks is advantageousExcellent ability to analyse and interpret audited/unaudited financial statements, forward‑looking data and due diligence materials.High proficiency in Excel, including managing multiple models and pro‑forma adjustmentsStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex credit assessments clearly.A collaborative work style, exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.German or French language skills are advantageous but not essential.What's on OfferOpportunity to work in a leading financial services organisation in London.Professional development and career progression opportunities within the banking sector.Broad learning, development and career progression opportunities.Please apply below if you are interested in discussing this opportunity further.ContactNicola McguaneQuote job refJN-022026-6938652Phone number+44 207 776 5927Job summaryJob functionBanking & Financial ServicesSubsectorDebt / Structured FinanceSectorFinancial ServicesLocationLondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameNicola McguaneConsultant phone+44 207 776 5927Job referenceJN-022026-6938652
