Job summary:
The Analyst/Associate in the Commercial Bank Debt Finance Group Europe (CB DFG) will be a key member of the EMEA debt team responsible for supporting senior team members in the origination, structuring, and executing debt transactions for Corporate Client Banking (CCB) clients.
The goal of the team is to help companies raise capital using a wide range of financial strategies while guiding clients in the advisory, structuring and execution of their financial needs. Commercial Bank Debt Finance Group will support CCB Europe clients. This role will be located in London and will support a team across Frankfurt, Paris, London as well as CCB bankers across the EMEA region.
As an Analyst/Associate you will develop an in depth knowledge of the suite of debt products available in EMEA, strong credit skills as well as the ability to identify opportunities where the firm can add value to its client base.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist senior team members in CB DFG and Leveraged Finance with originating, structuring, negotiating, and distributing debt transactions
- With oversight from senior team members, drive the preparation of customized proposals, pitches, and presentations to clients
- Oversee financial modelling, cash flow analysis, term sheet development, and credit/capital market presentations
- Work with credit professionals on negotiation of transaction legal documentation
- Significant interaction with clients at a senior level
- Drive internal approval processes in coordination with various internal stakeholders
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:
- Minimum of one to three years’ experience in Commercial Banking, Investment Banking or Capital Markets in a financial institution.
- Knowledge of EMEA debt capital markets including Direct Lending, High Yield, Subordinated Debt, and Private Placements products
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information and help develop innovative client solutions
- Superior Excel and Power Point skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior client management, and senior members of the firm
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and proactive to be able to work well under pressure and meet time sensitive deadlines
- Complete all relevant regulatory exams or certifications required for the role
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:
- A background in Leveraged Finance is highly desirable
- Fluency in French or German is highly desirable
