Debt Advisory Associate
greater london, england, United Kingdom
Debt Advisory Associate
My client is a London based Debt Advisory boutique. They are very highly regarded, with a senior leadership team with an enviable track record of advising on a wide range of transactions across the debt spectrum.
They are now looking for an Associate to work as a member of their successful and growing team. The successful candidate will work with a small group of professionals, with the benefit of direct access to the leadership within the team, assuming significant responsibility, experiencing strong deal-flow, gaining transaction exposure and opportunity for progression.
Purpose of Role:
Undertake financial analysis and research, to prepare presentations and manage transactions
Key Responsibilities:
The core role is to:
assist in the preparation of marketing materials and pitches for new business
undertake financial modelling and produce detailed valuations
write information memoranda and client presentations
In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to:
produce briefing notes and research relating to trends in the debt markets
research, collate and interpret data in order to present a complete picture of an organisation or sector
serve as a point of contact for clients in the day-to-day management of transactions
start to build own network of contacts (e.g. lawyers, accountants, consultants and potential clients such as junior staff at private equity firms)
make a contribution to the firm’s Private Equity relationships
Experience and Qualifications
Strong academic record (at least a 2.1 degree or equivalent)
Relevant past experience in investment banking, commercial banking, or debt advisory. You will most probably have 2-4 years of Leveraged Finance experience.
Strong financial modelling skills (Excel).
Experience of writing presentations (PowerPoint) and information memoranda (Word)
Required Competencies
Excellent people and communication skills
Determined, hard-working and enthusiastic team-player
Responsive and responsible for own work-product
Ability to work in a focused and accurate way
Strong commercial acumen and business awareness
Ability to manage multiple work-streams in parallel