Analyst European Credit

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment organization is seeking an Analyst to conduct fundamental investment research and support the investment process. The role involves analyzing potential investment opportunities, developing financial models, and presenting investment recommendations. Candidates should possess strong research, analytical, and financial modeling skills, along with a relevant degree. The position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Health and wellness plans

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible work arrangements

Mental health resources

Career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Analyze potential investment opportunities across private credit and liquid credit.
• Participate in the investment process from opportunity overview to execution.
• Compile industry and market data to support research.
• Develop financial models and perform valuation analyses.
• Prepare and present investment reviews and recommendations.
• Assist in negotiation of legal documents.
• Monitor ongoing financial and risk performance of portfolio assets.

Skills

Strong research skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Valuation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant field

Advanced degree or CFA certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

**Make an impact at a global and dynamic investment organization**When you join CPP Investments, you are joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors. As a professional investment management organization, CPP Investments invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to help ensure its financial sustainability for generations of working and retired Canadians.CPP Investments invests across regions and asset classes to build a globally diversified portfolio. It holds assets in public equity, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and fixed income, and the CPP Fund is projected to reach $3.6trillion in assets by 2050. The organization is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York City, São Paulo, and Sydney.CPP Investments successfully attracts, selects, and retains talented individuals from top-tier institutions worldwide. Join our team for access to:* Stimulating work in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environment* Accelerated exposure and responsibility* Global career development opportunities* Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders* A hybrid-flexible work environment with an emphasis on in-person collaboration* A culture rooted in principles of integrity, partnership, and high performance* An organization with an important social purpose that positively impacts livesIf you have a passion for performance, value a collegial and collaborative culture, and approach work with the highest integrity, invest your career here.As an Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting fundamental investment research, assisting in building recommendations, implementing investments strategies, and monitoring and managing portfolio investments. You may also support the identification, scoping, and implementation of value creation opportunities by conducting research, analysis, and preparing presentations. Team Description Credit Investments currently manages assets in excess of C$80 billion with investments ranging from $75 million to over $1 billion. The Credit Investments team has around 150 investment professionals across North America, Europe and Asia. The European Credit team invests in sub-investment grade corporate and structured debt in Europe, with investments spanning across the capital structure, including private credit (unitranche, Holdco financing), liquid credit (term loans, high-yield bonds) and other solutions.**Job Description:****Accountabilities*** Analyse potential investment opportunities across private credit and liquid credit (direct lending, term loans, high yield bonds, junior debt, mezzanine financing among others)* Actively participate in the investment process from initial opportunity overview to execution and monitoring* Compile industry, market and asset level data and financial information to support research* Develop company financial models and perform valuation analyses; apply statistical analysis to support investment decisions.* Prepare and present analytical investment reviews and recommendations in collaboration with the team, including industry overviews, written investment rationales and due diligence reviews.* Review and assist in the negotiation of legal documents* Assist in the preparation of ongoing and ad-hoc investment performance reporting.* Monitor ongoing financial and risk performance of portfolio assets.* Develop relationships with financial sponsors and management teams as part of monitoring portfolio companies**Core Qualifications*** Commensurate years of related work experience (e.g. investment banking, leverage finance, private debt, credit analyst, etc.)* Undergraduate degree or college diploma in relevant field.* An advanced degree or certification (CFA) is an asset* Strong research, analytical, financial modeling, valuation, problem solving skills and ability to think creatively* Advanced computer/technical skills – MS Excel, MS PowerPoint* Have great communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills* Team player who contributes to a high-performance culture* Ability to adapt to different investment asset classes, jurisdictions, and risk levels* Consistent demonstration of our guiding principles of integrity, partnership and high performanceVisit ourorfollow uson**.**At CPP Investments, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process.**Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity:**In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.**Disclaimer:**CPP Investments does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web-site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CPP Investments to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. CPP Investments will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.#LI-ONSITE**Competitive benefits** We offer a comprehensive package that goes beyond the basics. From health and wellness plans to performance-based bonuses, we aim to recognize your contributions in meaningful ways and support what matters to you, both at work and beyond. **Career Development** We take growth seriously: yours and ours. At CPP Investments, you’ll find opportunities to learn new skills, take on fresh challenges, and explore roles across teams and geographies. We support career paths that aren’t one-size-fits-all, because we know development looks different for everyone. **Wellbeing** We’re serious about supporting your wellbeing. That includes access to mental health resources, wellness programs, and work arrangements that offer flexibility where it makes sense. We know that when life and work are in balance, everyone benefits.For 25 years, we’ve proudly invested the Canada Pension Plan Fund, helping to secure retirement for more than 22 million Canadians. Our success is powered by people. We support our colleagues with programs that promote well-being, encourage growth, and reward excellence—because impact begins with empowerment. Guided by Integrity, Partnership, and High Performance, we keep our promises, own our setbacks, and collaborate for shared success. We operate on a global scale, but our purpose remains close to home.