Astra Asset Management UK Limited is an award-winning Asset Manager investing in US & European Asset Backed Credit. It has an eleven-year track record of generating double-digit returns. The firm manages US and European Hedge Fund and Private Credit strategies across the credit spectrum including leveraged loans, mortgage-backed securities, financials, distressed structured credit, real estate lending and asset-based lending. Since its founding in 2012, Astra has emerged as a leading European Alternative Credit Manager and a lender of choice. It has delivered sustained absolute performance across varied credit sectors and delivered sustained performance across market cycles with little to no leverage and limited correlation to credit markets. Astra Asset Management UK Limited is a London-based investment manager authorised and regulated by both the Financial Conduct Authority and the US SEC, in relation to US persons.We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Private Credit team as an Analyst to focus on direct lending investments on a global basis.Role and Responsibilities In this position, you will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments in senior and subordinated debt and equity instruments. You will be involved in portfolio management, monitoring existing positions, identification and mitigation of risks, and negotiating terms with counterparties as needed. You will take the lead in performing due diligence on opportunities, screening ideas, building financial models and discussing potential investments internally.You will need to build relationships with a diverse group of internal and external counterparties, such as corporates, investors, advisory firms, brokers, funds, lawyers, and bankers etc. You will be expected to proactively identify new investment opportunities and analyse attractions and potential risks to create value for the firm.You will need to conduct in-depth underwriting on different opportunities and valuating different assets ranging from hard assets like real estate to cash flows and business plans of corporates.RequirementsBasic market knowledgeA confident and self-motivated individual with an outstanding work ethic, bringing a creative and collaborative approach to teamwork. Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English with an ability to concisely convey value proposition and communicate effectively with counterparts.A strong academic background, with a Bachelor's degree being the minimum requirement.Meticulous multi-tasking and organizational skills complemented with excellent attention to detail.Comfortable working in a sometimes-high pressure environment.Proficiency in creating sophisticated power point presentations is a bonus.