Boutique Advisory - Investment Banking Analyst / Associate (1-5 years)

The Company:

Boutique structured finance advisory firm with £4bn transaction track record. Offering highly bespoke capital solutions for specialist lenders and loan portfolios. Working with leading non-bank lenders and large global financial institutions.

The Role:

We are looking for a dynamic, friendly and intelligent individual who is seeking an exciting opportunity to advance their career in structure finance. The company is growing rapidly, and we are growing the team by hiring at various levels.

We are looking for either Analyst or Associate level hires who will work directly with the CEO. This role requires attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This role will involve building bespoke financial models, managing existing models, creating reports, analysing data and providing advice on key financial decisions. This role offers excellent growth opportunities, a great fit for a graduate or early career professional with 1-5 years’ experience in financial services.

The candidate will be expected to provide high quality robust analysis and insight - to clearly communicate complex financial analysis to internal stakeholders and external clients.

This role will enable the successful applicant to gain:

• A solid grounding in Securitisation, Structure Finance and Debt Capital Markets transactions
• Valuable financial markets knowledge on various asset classes
• Hands-on experience and early responsibility in a high growth environment

Job Description:

Research

• Preparing client presentations including recent transaction research, market/sector research, financial analysis, and key conclusions
• Conducting analysis of lenders and their asset portfolios, research and due diligence on potential transactions
• Undertaking market and regulatory research
• Collaborating with other members of the team on business development and identifying potential opportunities

Financial Modelling

• Financial modelling and review of business opportunities
• Modelling asset cash flows for loan portfolios
• Modelling liability cash flows reflecting various funding structures
• Providing ad-hoc scenario analysis and reporting

Transaction Execution

• Transaction due diligence and execution, to include pricing and term negotiation, financial modelling and review of legal documentation
• Due diligence on potential acquisitions, producing deal business plans, and assisting with the execution of the transaction
• Managing external advisors (e.g. lawyers), clients and counterparties

Key Requirements / Skills:

Education

• Strong A levels (or equivalent)
• A university degree achieving a 2.1 or above (preferably in an economics, maths, physics, engineering or other numerate discipline)
• CFA, relevant post-graduate degree, ACCA or other professional qualifications would be desirable
• A demonstrated interest in financial services (e.g. an internship, relevant modules/degree, external courses)

Experience

• 1-5 years of relevant financial services experience (range of compensation to reflect candidate's experience)
• Previous experience in Securitisation, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Transaction Services or Capital Markets would be preferred
• Strong analytical skills and experience with building financial models

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Financially numerate and ability to work with numbers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Sumifs, Arrays, VBA, index match etc)
• Disciplined and methodical in your approach to tasks
• Developed and proven analytical skills

Personality / Approach

• Highly organised and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to professionally manage confidential and sensitive information
• Must be proactive and solution oriented, looking for ways to add value and assist the team
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to source, process, and present quantitative and qualitative data
• Good time management and ability to prioritise your workload
• Hard working and proactive
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, ability to work with internal and external stakeholders
• Team player – able to work effectively and collaboratively within a small dedicated team
• A natural curiosity, self-confidence and ambition for a career in financial services

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation + Benefits:

• Base Salary: £30k to £65k, subject to relevant experience
• Performance Bonus: Discretionary
• Benefits: Private health insurance

Work Location: Office in Central London (W1) + potential for hybrid work

Start Date: ASAP/Early May 2023

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/05/2023