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The Credit Analyst is responsible for the independent credit risk analysis and internal ratings assignment for both direct and bilateral transactions. The Credit Analyst will assume primary responsibility of one or more sectors and will be expected to analyse credits across several different sectors. The main sector of responsibility will be infrastructure and project finance with a particular focus on construction risk (both in a project finance context and evaluation of construction contractors) and the student accommodation sub-sector. The Credit Analyst will also be involved in other sectors such as corporates, housing associations, not-for-profits, universities and commercial real estate. The Credit Analyst will also be expected to participate actively in both Credit and Investment Committees.

Through the objectivity and reliability of their analysis the Credit Analyst will support the origination teams in their structuring and closing of transactions which will in turn present a risk / reward balance for LGIM’s customers. The implementation of the internal process and the public criteria ensure the Credit Analyst’s independence as well as a robust and consistent internal rating. The Credit Analyst will be expected to contribute to internal rating methodologies.

New Credit Risk Assessments

• Maintain an effective working relationship with originating teams throughout the assessment process
• In collaboration with the origination team gather and process information on proposed transactions
• Provide initial summary and informal feedback as well as clear guidance to the origination team

Credit Risk Review / Portfolio monitoring

• Work with origination teams to ensure information flow and on-going monitoring of the loan portfolio
• Complete the annual review cycle of credit worthiness and internal ratings on assigned portfolio

Data Management / Programming

• Progress the team’s digitisation journey
• Enable and expand the use of new technology (such as Python and data visualisation)
• Identifying, designing, and implementing internal process improvements

Rating Methodology / Processes

• Contribute proactively to LGIM’s internal rating procedures through suggestions of improvements or best practice
• Ensure comparability of internal and external ratings approach through update of internal criteria in response to external evolution

• Financial and credit analysis experience in project finance and/or infrastructure debt
• Ability to grasp trends both at a macro and micro level, and to appreciate the interaction between both levels
• Experience of attending due diligence processes/management meetings with counterparty company management
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• ability to communicate concisely and clearly in both speaking and written mediums
• Keen eye for detail and a professional approach to all tasks
• Strong drive to improve and optimise processes
• Team player

When you commit to Legal & General, we’ll commit to you too. That means we’ll recognise and reward your hard work, your performance and your contribution.

If you join us, you’ll get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, at least 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, life assurance, and Income Protection. You can participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice. We’re also proud to offer competitive family leave.

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes. And then there are the many discounts we offer that you can take advantage of – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online offerings.

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We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it.

At L&G, you’ll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we’re supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance.

Today, there’s over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us?

The world of investment is changing. Our vision at Legal & General Investment Management is to create a better, more sustainable future through responsible investing. We work in partnership with our clients around the globe to deliver positive long-term outcomes, while rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Our clients include institutional pension funds, financial institutions, local authorities and sovereign wealth funds. To meet our clients’ complex and evolving investment needs, our investment strategies cover a broad array of asset classes and styles, including equities, bonds, property and alternatives, as well as multi-asset funds. We’re focused on continuously innovating our investment products, maintaining our reputation as experts across all asset classes, and striving to build a more responsible and sustainable future.

Great minds don’t have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation.

We don’t just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve.

We think it’s important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow.

We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we’re always open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Likewise, we’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs during our recruiting process.

So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.

If this opportunity excites you but you’re not sure you meet all the requirements, or you’d like to know a bit more, please contact Lauren Ashworth at lauren.ashworth@landg.com (LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-a-534a8538/).

If you’d like to be considered for this role, please submit your application through our careers website as we’re not accepting email applications.