Credit Data Analyst

Job Description

We are recruiting for a credit data analyst for Credit Rubric, a leveraged finance data service offering credit analytics for the European high yield market. The analyst will work as part of a team of 11 individuals, entering, reviewing and analysing the credit data of borrowersissuers/companies across multiple sectors. Successful candidates will have a good knowledge of accountancy and finance (financial statements: income statement, balance sheet and cash flows) through their degree course, work experience or graduate training programme as well as excellent written English and intermediate to advanced Excel skills. The job requires attention to detail and high levels of concentration. Analysts will receive leveraged finance credit training and have the chance to learn about corporate credit markets and financial analysis. Key responsibilities: Financial Statement Analysis: Enter borrowers quarterly/half yearly/annual financial statements and accounts into spreadsheets and database, including in some cases reading quarterly annual reports and legal documents Review borrower financial statements and commentary for key performance indicators Monitor and learn about 40-50 borrowers in one or two industries/sectors Bond Terms conditions structuring: Enter new borrower lending terms and key credit statistics into the database (especially during non-filings season.) Market Insights: Study market bond trends and conditions, and sectoral risks affecting the corporates under review Work on, or assist with, various weekly, monthly, data/special reports and ad-hoc projects. Required Skills, Qualification and Experience : Accounting: Ability to read and understand financial accounts and accounting terminology, double entry balancing, and financial performance metrics. Good understanding of financial statements; income statement, balance sheet and cash flows. Finance: Basic understanding of debt and equity securities. Automation: Have knowledge and understanding of current AI tools with ability to learn and use them to automate wherever possible Language: Excellent written English and ability to read fast and comprehend information, including financial and legal terminology. Excel: Comprehensive knowledge of Excel and ability to use Excel formulas. Thorough: Conscientious with attention to detail Teamwork: Reliable, helpful and a good team member with ability to work in a team-based environment, with a sense of teamwork and cooperation. Deadline: Ability to manage workflow under strict deadlines.