Debt Advisory - Analyst/Associate - #1738340

Role overview

Part of Debt Advisory team and involved in the origination and execution of debt advisory mandates which are either standalone or part of M&A mandates. The Debt Advisory team are looking for an Analyst/Associate who will report to MD Head of Debt Advisory. The Debt Advisory team provides advice across all sectors covered by the broader investment bank team, including: Greentech, Infrastructure and Industrials, Consumer, Healthcare, FIG and TMS.

Key objectives critical to success:

• Works closely with industry and geographical coverage teams, aiding in structuring and raising of debt capital in the context of M&A transactions or stand-alone refinancing / debt raises
• Keeps close contact / monitors / reviews clients’ portfolios to identify and track potential debt opportunities and financing needs (growth, capex, pending maturity etc) 
• Develop a deep understanding and network of potential lenders 
• Produce content and deliver marketing and transaction execution
• Support VP / ED / MDs in all phases of transaction execution, and escalates pinch-points in transactions to the superiors as and when necessary
• Day to day involvement in pitch creation, structuring, modelling of transactions as well as reviewing of company, diligence materials and financials agreement on behalf of the clients
• Develop and maintain lender and client relationship at equivalent level
• Train and develop junior bankers; participate in recruiting and talent management initiatives

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge to include:

• Experience of working within Investment Banking, Transaction Services or boutique advisory firm
• Experience of debt capital markets, bank lending, private lending markets 
• Distinctive academic record: consistently highly rated versus their peer group 
• Desire to learn and contribute to originating and executing high profile debt advisory mandates
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills – ability to interact confidently with clients and other professionals
• Strong team orientation and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in multiple groups or regions
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment in order to meet deadlines