Associate

Job description

Role: Analyst/Associate – Structured & Mezzanine Finance, Speciality Finance

Salary:

• Analyst: £50,000 - 65,000 (depending on level) + competitive bonus + benefits
• Associate: £75,000 - £90,000 (depending on level) + competitive bonus + benefits

Location: London Area

Headline:

A leading boutique investment firm specialising in Structured and Mezzanine Finance solutions for Financial Institutions and NBFIs is seeking a new hire to support the execution of transactions and client-facing responsibilities within their growing team.

Core Focus:

• Mezzanine Finance | Structured Lending | Specialty Finance
• Growth Capital | Acquisition Finance | Refinancing Solutions
• Front-office Deal Execution & Transaction Management
• Financial & Credit Analysis, Deal Structuring & Modelling

Full Description:

We are currently representing a rapidly expanding investment platform specialising in providing bespoke debt financing solutions, including; mezzanine finance, subordinated debt, and structured credit, to a diverse range of UK-based financial institutions and alternative finance platforms.

This role offers an exciting opportunity at either Analyst or Associate level for a transaction-focused professional. Working closely alongside experienced Directors and Senior Investment professionals, you'll be involved in all stages of the deal lifecycle, from initial due diligence and financial modelling through to deal structuring, credit approval processes, and completion. There will be lots of deal exposure and learning / development opportunities provided through joining this deal team.

Your responsibilities will include detailed financial analysis, credit risk evaluation, cash-flow and scenario modelling, drafting comprehensive credit papers, and preparing investment committee presentations. You will regularly engage with clients and external stakeholders, maintaining active communication throughout the transaction lifecycle, and play a central role in coordinating deal processes internally.

This role is highly suited to professionals with existing experience in Structured Debt, Mezzanine Finance, Specialty Finance, or similar transaction-focused environments. The ideal candidate will be analytically rigorous, commercially astute, and keen to develop deeper exposure to innovative financing solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Requirements:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, particularly advanced Excel modelling capabilities.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, credit risk assessments, and transaction structuring.
• Familiarity with mezzanine debt, subordinated financing, structured credit or related financing structures.
• Understanding of financial statements, cash flow analysis, and relevant credit metrics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ambitious mindset, self-driven, and motivated by continued professional development.

Ideal Transaction Experience:

Structured Credit | Mezzanine Finance | Growth Capital | Acquisition Financing | Specialty Finance | Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs)

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We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, or personal experiences.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English