Venture & Growth Debt - Analyst - London

Job description

About this role

Analyst – Venture & Growth Debt

Location: London

About BlackRock – Venture & Growth Debt

BlackRock’s integrated global credit platform invests across the full spectrum of risk, geography and liquidity.

Within this platform, our Venture & Growth Debt team is the leading European venture and growth debt fund manager, providing capital to high-growth technology and healthcare companies from early growth through to pre-IPO and listed stages. Transactions range from €2m–100m+.

The London team works seamlessly with colleagues across Europe and Israel, combining deep sector expertise with BlackRock’s global platform and resources.

The Opportunity

As an Analyst, you will play a core role in supporting the underwriting and execution of venture debt transactions, working closely with senior team members across all stages of the investment lifecycle. This role offers hands-on exposure to credit analysis, structuring and portfolio management within a highly active platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Support analytical workstreams across the full transaction lifecycle
• Conduct credit analysis, financial modelling and due diligence
• Perform market research, competitive analysis and management referencing
• Prepare investment materials and internal credit documentation
• Support structuring and negotiation of transaction terms and documentation
• Assist in managing transaction processes across internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor portfolio companies and support ongoing relationship management
• Contribute to quarterly valuations and investor reporting

Candidate Profile

• Typically 1–3 years’ experience in investment banking, private credit, VC/growth equity, consulting or related roles
• Motivated team player. Flexible and open-minded in approach
• Strong financial modelling and financial statement analysis skills
• High commercial curiosity with interest in high-growth technology and healthcare businesses
• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• High integrity and alignment with BlackRock’s fiduciary culture

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.