Private Debt (Direct Lending) - Investment Analyst

Tikehau Capital is recruiting a Private Debt (Direct Lending) Investment Analyst to join its London-based UK & Ireland Direct Lending team. The role supports the team across origination, execution, portfolio monitoring, and investor communication.

Key Responsibilities:

- Review information packs as part of the initial screening of new investment opportunities, ahead of discussion at team level

- With support from senior team members, participate in the due diligence process for transactions presented to the Investment Committee, including preparation of financial models and credit memoranda

- Contribute to the negotiation and execution of legal documentation

- Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with private equity firms, advisers, and banks

- Monitor portfolio companies by analyzing monthly reporting, engaging regularly with management teams, and preparing internal updates as well as investor reporting materials

- Support regular communication and engagement with investors across dedicated funds and SMAs

Candidate Profile:

- 1+ years of experience in corporate finance, transaction services, private equity/private debt, or investment banking

- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with solid knowledge of financial analysis, accounting, and financial modelling; strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

- A genuine interest in building a career focused on the UK market, with an emerging network among local stakeholders, including sponsors and advisers

- Fluent in English; an additional European language would be an advantage

- Flexible, proactive, detail-oriented, and equipped with strong communication skills