Posted:
9/9/2025, 12:56:09 AM
Location(s):
London, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom
Experience Level(s):
Junior
Field(s):
Finance & Banking
Job Title: Direct Lending Associate
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London, St Pauls
Department: Direct Lending
What the Hiring Manager says….
Excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and hard-working Associate to join one of Europe’s leading direct lending platforms.
Summary of our opportunity
The Associate will join ICG’s Senior Debt Partners (“SDP”) team in London.
SDP specialises in making senior private debt investments in European upper mid-market and large cap companies. This top-performing strategy was launched in 2012, has >€20bn AUM and is currently investing out of its fifth fund.
Primary Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Evaluate potential investment opportunities across a wide range of industries and geographies
Assess and present clearly the strengths and weaknesses of a potential investment opportunity
Develop dynamic operating models and perform fundamental credit analysis
Interact and develop relationships with advisors, management teams and private equity sponsors
Monitor existing investments, work on portfolio add-on acquisitions and refinancing transactions
Assist with aggregation and analysis of data on portfolio companies for investor reporting purposes
Key Requirements/ Qualifications
You will have demonstrable experience of:
Candidates must possess at least 2 years experience at a top tier fund or investment bank
Strong quantitative, credit, financial modelling and analytical skills
Strong understanding of financial and accounting valuation methodologies
Good understanding of capital structure and credit concepts, including debt covenants, security and ranking
Strong communication & presentation skills
Solid organisational skills, high attention to detail and ability to prioritise
Self-motivation and energy, mature & hard-working approach
Self-starter, with confidence in asking questions and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
Our Global Benefits Framework is centred around these 3 key attributes:
Wellbeing - Supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as your lifestyle needs.
Inclusivity – Fit for purpose and competitive, no matter who or where you are.
Longevity – Long Term and sustainable in design.
Inclusion is one of ICG’s key values and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone. By welcoming different perspectives, we strengthen ICG’s performance, enrich decision-making and contribute to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and the markets we serve. Accordingly, our recruitment processes provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
We are equally committed to delivering an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require information in an alternative format, additional time for assessments, an adjusted interview schedule, or any other support during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Website: https://icgam.com/
Headquarter Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Employee Count: 251-500
Year Founded: 1989
Industries: Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Impact Investing