Analyst, Credit & Investment
About The Position
CSC Leasing Company is seeking an experienced Analyst to join its Credit & Investment team and contribute hands-on work across all stages of investment opportunities. Analysts work within deal teams on specific transactions and help develop internal investment proposals for presentation to the Investment Committee. The role works closely with Associates and Directors and, as the Analyst gains experience, involves direct interaction with the Originations team and prospective clients during due diligence. Analysts are expected to understand the financials of assigned companies, resolve issues through critical thinking with minimal supervision, and manage overlapping assignments and competing deadlines with guidance from senior team members. The position is based at CSC’s Richmond, Virginia corporate office and is expected to be performed in person five days per week, with flexibility for remote work when needed. In-person attendance is considered important to developing the skills needed for the role. CSC Leasing is an equipment financing company serving venture capital- and private equity-backed businesses in capital-intensive industries, including advanced manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace, and industrial automation. The company provides flexible financing and uses sector expertise and a venture-informed credit philosophy to evaluate emerging technologies and high-growth businesses. The role offers professional development, career growth, and upward mobility as the firm and its Credit & Investment department expand.
Requirements
- 6 months to 4 years of applicable financial industry experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Experience delivering structured verbal presentations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with building and analyzing financial models covering historical and projected periods.
- Ability to evaluate business model drivers for investment opportunities.
- Fluency in general corporate finance principles.
- Ability to identify and evaluate equity ownership profiles, including venture capital, private equity, and publicly traded ownership tables.
- Ability to calculate balance sheet items, including working capital and leverage metrics.
- Experience using PitchBook, CapIQ, or similar financial information databases.
- Ability to create investment overview materials in PowerPoint.
- Ability to use AI and LLM tools to improve core work efficiencies.
- Ability to apply critical thinking and work with minimal supervision while organizing overlapping assignments and competing deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed financial analysis of new and existing portfolio companies.
- Review resumes of key leadership members at potential portfolio companies.
- Profile equity ownership of targeted portfolio companies.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
- Support the preparation of investment overview materials.
- Present credit analysis to senior members of the Credit & Investment team.
- Participate in and/or lead due diligence calls with clients.
- Contribute to internal CSC Investment Committee discussions as needed.
- Monitor and report on credit risk and exposure for CSC’s portfolio.
Benefits
- Base salary of $80,000–$100,000 plus a bonus based on company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
