Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Manager to join and be a part of the ongoing success of our high performing Corporate Finance team. Our Financial Services Corporate Finance team advises across a broad spectrum of equity and debt transactions within the Financial Services industry. We help our clients plan their capital investments, seize opportunities and achieve their strategic objectives. The Financial Services Corporate Finance team at company advises large and mid-cap financial institutions, private equity houses and entrepreneurial businesses on strategic/funding option reviews, acquisitions, disposals, raising equity and/or debt capital and debt refinancing. We place a strong emphasis on exposing team members to varying sector experience within the different verticals of the Financial Services market, across both debt and equity transactions.
Through both formal and on-the-job learning, we will help you develop the skills to become an effective adviser, capable of providing objective and responsive advice to our clients across industries and geographies. We are committed to helping you achieve your potential both professionally and personally.
The role will focus on debt transactions. Working with a Partner or Director, you will be leading the execution of transactions on a day-to-day basis:

Working closely with funders and other advisors as well as key company management team contacts

• Preparation and review of key transaction documentation such as information memorandums, management presentations, financial models, term sheets and discussion materials in relation to debt financing engagements
• Originating and delivering transaction ideas, identifying opportunities, opening and leveraging relationships with clients and funders
• Supporting new business development, leading the development of pitch documents and taking an important role on client pitches
• Developing deep sector expertise and assuming responsibility for the development of company’s franchise in those sectors
• Developing your own business network with a view to increasing your origination capabilities over the medium term
• Playing an important role in the growth and development of the whole team, providing leadership to the junior team members, which may include additional counselling and coaching responsibilities
• Interacting with different specialists within the firm, and colleagues across the globe, to deliver enhanced transaction solution

What working at company offers?

We offer a remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your personal and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. We offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

You will require strong experience (6+years) in an investment banking, corporate banking or rating agency environment, including experience playing a lead role in executing transactions.

• Track-record of originating, negotiating and executing deals in the financial services sector. Experience in one or more of the following areas: Asset Backed Lending, Leverage Finance, Securitization and other relevant verticals of these
• Demonstrate confidence in client situations, gaining client acceptance and demonstrating value through advice, negotiating and sector insight
• Experience in building good working relationships to drive new business through third parties, clients and funders
• Committed to working to tight deadlines, practiced at thinking clearly under pressure
• Experience of running a deal team and maintaining team focus during lengthy and challenging transactions
• Sound commercial judgment and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems and 'think on your feet'.
• Ability to identify potential deal opportunities
• Demonstrate strong numerical and financial skills and an understanding of financial models and statements
• Extensive experience in building financial models and run off models using various methodologies
• Creative in the sourcing and use of information and able to make sensible assumptions where appropriate
• Strong verbal communication and written presentation skills
• High standard of spoken and written English is a prerequisite
• Counselling/coaching experience is desirable
• Having deep knowledge of and familiarity with Loan Market Association loan documentation, and similar other similar legal contracts
• Deep knowledge of debt financing products, including pricing analysis, structuring debt, covenants etc.