Analyst, Credit & Investment

Description

Who We Are - Company Overview

CSC Leasing is a $1.3 billion equipment financing company purpose-built for the innovation economy. We partner with venture capital and private equity-backed companies across capital-intensive industries—from advanced manufacturing and life sciences to aerospace and industrial automation—providing the flexible financing solutions that high-growth companies need to scale without diluting their equity. 

Unlike traditional lenders who shy away from emerging technologies and pre-profitability businesses, we lean in, underwriting the future by combining deep sector expertise with a venture-informed credit philosophy. Our team operates at the intersection of finance and innovation, evaluating leading-edge technologies and bold business models every single day.

If you thrive on intellectual curiosity, want a front-row seat to the companies reshaping entire industries, and believe that smart capital can be a catalyst for transformational change, CSC is where you belong.

The role: 

CSC Leasing Company is seeking an experienced Analyst to serve as part of its Credit & Investment team. The Analyst position at CSC is an integral part of the firm's transaction review process. Analysts are responsible for hands-on work across all stages of an investment opportunity, coordinated within individual deal teams assigned to specific transactions. CSC’s flat organizational structure, growth trajectory, and continuing expansion of the Credit and Investment department provides an exceptional opportunity for professional development, career growth, and upward mobility.

The Analyst will work closely with Associates and Directors on the Credit & Investment team to develop internal investment proposals for presentation to Investment Committee. With maturity in the role, the Analyst will be expected to interface directly with CSC Originations team members and prospective clients as part of ongoing diligence processes. 

While team-oriented principles are valued, self-motivated performance is also required for the Analyst role. The Analyst will have the most intimate knowledge of a targeted company’s financials and must be able to use critical thinking to resolve issues with minimal supervision. With guidance on prioritization from senior team members, the analyst is expected to organize and accomplish overlapping assignments and competing deadlines on core deliverables. 

The Analyst is expected to work from the corporate office in Richmond, Virginia five days per week, with flexibility for remote work when needed. In-person attendance is critical to refining the skillset to succeed in the role.

The Analyst should have familiarity and skill in:

• Building and analyzing financial models spanning historical and projected periods.
• Evaluating underlying business model drivers for individual investment opportunities.
• Fluency in general principles of corporate finance.
• Identifying and evaluating equity ownership profiles (including venture capital, private equity, and publicly-traded ownership tables).
• Calculation of balance sheet items, including working capital and leverage metrics.
• Usage of Pitchbook, CapIQ, or other similar financial information databases.
• Creation of investment overview materials in PowerPoint.
• Utilization of AI and LLM tools to enhance core efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed financial analysis of new and existing portfolio companies.
• Review the resumes of key leadership members for potential portfolio companies.
• Profile equity ownership of targeted portfolio companies.
• Perform market research and competitive analysis.
• Support composition of investment overview materials.
• Present credit analysis to senior Credit & Investment team members.
• Participate 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.

Requirements

• 6-months to 4 years of applicable financial industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field
• Strong written communication skills
• Experience in delivering structured verbal presentations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel 

What We Believe - Company Vision and Values

At CSC, we believe in the power of innovation to reshape the world. We are committed to enabling businesses to thrive by providing flexible and forward-thinking financial solutions.

Our vision is simple yet profound: We envision a world reshaped by the ingenuity of innovators.

We are guided by six core values that shape our culture and define how we work:

• The Golden Rule – We treat others as we wish to be treated.
• Innovation – We look ahead to identify opportunities with the potential to make things better.
• Integrity – We speak with candor and honor our commitments because our word is our bond.
• Ambition – We strive for excellence, fueled by determination and a relentless work ethic.
• Humility – We value what people bring to the table and appreciate other viewpoints.
• Optimism – We know anything can be accomplished with ingenuity, commitment, and collaboration.

At CSC, we don’t just provide financial solutions. We build long-term partnerships that help businesses turn vision into reality.

Compensation & Location

• $80,000–$100,000 base salary + bonus based on company & individual performance.

• In-office position, based at CSC's Richmond, Virginia office.