Leveraged Lending Analyst

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$105,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Banking Services, Business Analysis, Capital Analysis, Capital Markets, Cash Management, Corporate Banking, Credit Analysis, Credit Risk, Cross-Selling, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Direct Lending, Due Diligence, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Industry/Trade Analysis, Interest Rates, Interpersonal Skills, Investment Management, Investment Services, Legal Documents, Loans, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Sales Prospecting, Training Program, Underwriting, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
9 days ago
Job Overview:
  • Work as part of the Leveraged Lending team focused on private equity-backed syndicated loans and direct lending.
  • Support underwriting, credit approval, and portfolio management.
  • Participate in analyzing financial and operating data, due diligence, and credit approvals.
  • Contribute to deal screening, risk assessment, and negotiation of legal documents.
  • Assist in determining hold appetite across revolvers and term loans.
  • Experienced analysts may also join client pitches and cross-sell corporate banking products.
Key Responsibilities:
New Underwritings (60%):
  • Review and analyze data rooms and key financial files.
  • Lead due diligence calls with sponsors and company management.
  • Collaborate with teams across Leveraged Finance, Industry Coverage, and Sponsor Coverage.
  • Build and analyze LBO models for Credit Memos.
  • Develop risk/return assessments, credit rationale, and business strengths/risks.
  • Present and respond to questions from Investment Committee and Credit teams.
Portfolio Management (40%):
  • Monitor borrower financial statements and track performance.
  • Participate in quarterly lender calls and maintain ongoing communication with sponsors/management.
  • Prepare quarterly and annual credit analyses and borrower reports.
  • Regularly update internal risk ratings.
  • Conduct ongoing analysis of allocated capital and credit risk.
  • Identify cross-sell opportunities such as FX, interest rate hedging, and cash management.
  • Research industry trends and comparable transactions.
Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting with strong academic performance.
  • 1 2 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate banking, corporate credit, or capital markets.
  • Completion of a financial analysis credit training program preferred.
Key Skills:
  • Strong analytical skills in financial, business, and credit analysis.
  • Proficiency in building complex LBO models.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills in team environments.
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and organized.
Compensation:
  • Base salary with annual bonus eligibility.

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Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited