Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who’ll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they’ll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.
Team Description :
Private Credit Management Direct Lending team (Leveraged Lending)
The Investec Direct Lending business is a leading private debt manager focused on the lower mid-market. The team originates, structures and provides debt solutions to private equity backed businesses with a typical EBITDA between £2-£75m based in the UK, Ireland, Benelux and DACH regions.
The business has 40+ investment professionals and €3bn+ assets under management. Consequently, the franchise is one of the largest players in its target market segment.
Responsibilities :
Role is to support the Direct Lending team in origination and ongoing management of the portfolio with a focus on supporting the team with internal monitoring and reporting requirements for the portfolio.
Responsibilities include:
Key competencies required include:
· Excellent command of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and other relevant tools and databases.
· Fluent in English and excellent oral and written communications skills.
· Willingness to obtain a knowledge of the UK and European Private Equity market.
· Sound understanding of financial reporting (P&L, balance and cashflow).
· Sound understanding of credit and risk.
· Ability to think critically, engage in analysis and make decisions.
· Ability to research, implement and deliver projects in a time-efficient manner.
· Willingness to learn; ability to pick up new skills and technologies quickly.
· Ability to develop strong market Knowledge with a sound awareness of the market/economic landscape.
· Regulatory knowledge as applicable for the role.
· To act with integrity at all times and embrace the philosophy of treating our customers fairly (compulsory).
· Personable nature to build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Educational Background:
· MBA Finance / CA /CFA
Cultural Attributes
· Team player with an ability to build trusted relationships.
· Ability to take the initiative with an outgoing personality.
· Confident with the ability to perform in a stretch team environment.
At Investec we look for dynamic, energetic people filled with tenacity, integrity and out of the ordinary thinking. We value individuals who in turn value our culture; that is, a can-do attitude while challenging convention. Diversity, competency and flexible leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business.
As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.
Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.
Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It’s a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.
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