Job Description
Are you ready to shape the future of investment analysis? At L&G, we’re looking for a Credit Analyst to join our Credit Ratings Team, where your insights will help drive robust, independent ratings for structured finance and alternative investments. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and empowers you to make a meaningful impact.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading credit rating analysis for new structured finance and alternative transactions
- Collaborating with origination teams to gather and assess transaction data
- Reviewing market trends, peer ratings, and legal documentation
- Advising on credit protections to optimise transaction structures
- Presenting rating recommendations to Credit Committees
- Monitoring portfolio performance and conducting annual reviews
- Contributing to internal rating methodology development
- Supporting digitalisation and process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Who we’re looking for:
- Experience in financial or credit analysis within structured finance or fund finance
- Familiarity with CLOs, equity release mortgages, NAV loans or asset-backed finance
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret macro and micro trends
- Experience in transaction structuring or attending due diligence meetings
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Python or SQL knowledge is a plus
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- A collaborative mindset with attention to detail and creative problem-solving
- Motivation to improve processes and support team development
