Leveraged Loan and High Yield Credit VP

Dubizzle Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm located in Greater London is seeking an experienced professional to support the expansion of its CLO platform. This role involves conducting in-depth analysis of leveraged loans and high-yield credits, building detailed financial models, and monitoring portfolio performance. Candidates should possess 4–6 years of relevant experience with strong credit analysis skills. The firm offers a competitive bonus scheme and various employee benefits, fostering a collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.

Benefits

Competitive bonus scheme

Health & dental insurance

Enhanced pension

Generous annual leave

Team events

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance or high-yield credit.
• Strong credit analysis capabilities and advanced financial modelling skills.
• Experience reviewing legal documentation for credit instruments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent fundamental analysis of leveraged loans and high-yield credits.
• Build and maintain detailed LBO and financial models.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and flag underperformance.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Job description

Founded in 2011, Fasanara is a global asset manager and technology platform.

We manage c. USD 5 billion AUM (as of June, 2025) in Fintech strategies on behalf of pension funds and insurance companies in Europe and North America, and a mandate from the European Investment Fund (EIF).

We are a pioneer investor in Fintech Lending, enabling Real Economy Impact.

Fasanara manages one of the largest and longest standing Fintech Lending fund in Europe and invests in early-stage Fintech companies via its venture capital vehicles, using its central role in the Fintech ecosystem to identify and back revolutionary new businesses.

Our Culture

We are strong believers in meritocracy, and we reward people based on impact and excellence. There is no bureaucracy of large organisations, the environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and is based on trust. We set ambitious goals, work hard, stress teamwork, and adhere to the highest level of excellence in everything we do. We are only as good as our team. Thus, we are building the firm around exceptional talent.

Position Overview

Fasanara is expanding its CLO platform and seeking an experienced individual to support investment selection and ongoing credit monitoring across leveraged loans and high‑yield bonds. Reporting directly to a seasoned CLO Portfolio Manager in a flat, entrepreneurial environment, the individual will take ownership of sector coverage from day one, shape analytical processes, and contribute to the build‑out of a scalable, best‑in‑class CLO platform.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent fundamental analysis of leveraged loans and high‑yield credits, producing high‑quality materials for investment committee review.
• Build and maintain detailed LBO and financial models to assess investment opportunities.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and proactively flag underperformance or emerging risks.
• Review and interpret legal documentation for loans and bonds.
• Present investment recommendations clearly to portfolio managers and IC members.
• Maintain strong relationships with market participants to stay informed on industry trends.
• Support CLO portfolio management tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance, high‑yield credit, or a related credit analyst role within a financial institution or investment firm.
• Strong credit analysis capabilities and advanced financial modelling skills, including LBO modelling.
• Experience reviewing legal documentation for credit instruments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self‑motivated, collaborative, and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, flat‑structured environment.
• Prior CLO credit analyst experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus scheme.
• Bupa health & dental, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced pension, and generous annual leave.
• Enhanced parental leave, special leave allowances, and charity giving options.
• Regular team events, legendary summer & Christmas parties, knowledge sharing sessions, and quarterly town halls.
• Team lunches, dinners, Friday drinks, team sport activities.