The distressed credit & special situations team within Invesco focuses on opportunistic stressed and distressed investments as well as special situations control opportunities across the United States and Europe. The team has been together since 2016 and maintains a private equity style approach to sourcing, diligence, and execution of investments. We manage approximately $1.25 billion in assets and are currently investing out of our second special situations fund as well as an opportunistic private credit vehicle. People and a collaborative culture are the foundation of our success, and it is our mission to hire, develop and retain the best talent in our industry.
Your role
This position is an exciting opportunity to join the Associates Programme within our London Office. During the 24 month programme you will build your knowledge within the team as well as have access to in-depth on the job learning and a structured development programme. While this is a two-year programme, there is a track record of promotion for strong performers.
You will be involved in
- Analysing and executing new investment opportunities
- Assisting with post-investment monitoring and portfolio investments
- Performing financial modelling and analysis
- Conducting company and industry research
- Assisting with investment execution, including the creation of investment committee materials
- Preparing of presentations and other written materials (including fundraising)
- Presenting analysis and findings to team / investment committee
- Monitoring of markets and current industry trends
- Interacting with management teams, advisors, and other constituents
Experience and qualifications
- Strong communication (verbal and written) skills
- Excellent modelling abilities
- Detail-oriented
- Intellectually curious
- Comfortable reading and understanding financial and legal documentation
- Passion for investing and learning about different business models
- Sound judgment and strong technical skills
- Driven, humble, a self-starter and a good team player
- Prior experience as an investment banking analyst with a minimum of two full years of experience in a restructuring, leveraged finance, M&A, or relevant industry group at the time of start date (September 2023)
- Prior experience at a credit focused buy-side firm (e.g., hedge fund, direct lending, BDC, etc.) would be advantageous
Compensation and Benefits
We have an outstanding benefits package, which includes:
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Company-provided healthcare
- 26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
- Generous pension provisions
- Income protection
- Health and wellness benefits
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave
- Life insurance
Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing
We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about. We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. We serve our clients in this space as a trusted partner both on specific responsible investment product strategies as well as part of our commitment to deliver a superior investment experience.