Analyst, Corporate Finance

Javelin Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global commodities firm in London seeks a Financial Analyst to support senior stakeholders with financial and strategic challenges. This dynamic role requires strong analytical abilities and communication skills, with responsibilities in developing financial models, conducting market research, and assisting with investment analysis. The position offers exposure to real projects and the opportunity to learn from industry experts in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Company pension scheme (10% contribution)

Private medical scheme with additional wellbeing benefits

Travel insurance

Income protection

Life assurance (5x salary)

Bike2Work scheme

Season ticket loan

Onsite gym

Qualifications

• Relevant internship experience, ideally in an investment bank.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and Excel is crucial.
• Strong communication skills with verbal and written clarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed financial and operating models.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses and scenario planning.
• Provide financial analysis and support for investment decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in finance

Bachelor's Degree in economics

Bachelor's Degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Financial modelling

Job description

About Javelin

Javelin Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading, logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and wider global offices in New York, Dallas, San Diego, St Louis, Canada, Switzerland, Poland, Dubai, India, Singapore, China and Australia. Javelin was founded in 2015 and now operates across 100 countries and six continents with respect to more than 20 different commodities across thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, steel scrap, metals, hydrocarbons, freight, softs, and renewables.

Established in 2015, Javelin employs over 200 people and is a unique place to grow your career. We take pride in our values, global reach, meritocratic culture and strong work ethic. Our success over the years has been built on our guiding principles of customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility.

Whilst our footprint grows, we still foster a small-company atmosphere. We have a flat company structure and encourage collaboration across all seniority levels, teams and locations to generate the best ideas. Javelin has a dedicated strategy to support local and meaningful charities through volunteer days, donation matching, a ‘give as you earn’ scheme and other fundraising activities. We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and organise various social evenings, sports clubs and lunchtime activities. Our London office has on-site gym facilities and a golf/sports simulator. Discover more at http://www.javelincommodities.com/.

The Role

Working in this role at Javelin, you will be helping senior stakeholders solve some of their most critical financial and strategic challenges. We’re looking for candidates who will thrive in a dynamic environment where multitasking and time management skills are essential.

You should be comfortable working with numbers and be an analytical thinker. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are needed in order to work successfully with clients and team members. In return you will learn from industry experts within a frictionless structure, exposed to dynamic live projects from an early stage of your tenure.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and maintain detailed financial and operating models
• Conduct sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to assess project viability and risk.
• Provide financial analysis and support for investment decisions, including internal and external presentations.

• Conduct market research relevant to firm’s investment opportunities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to structure and progress investment opportunities.
• Examine risks of a transaction and give advice on the opportunity and preferred structure.

• Stay informed about market trends, regulatory developments, and financing structures relevant to the firm’s acquisition strategy.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field.
• Relevant internship experience, ideally in an investment bank.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and excel.

• Annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Company pension scheme (10% company contribution)
• Private medical scheme with a range of additional wellbeing benefits
• Travel insurance
• Income protection
• Life assurance (5x salary)
• Bike2Work scheme including secure storage and showers
• Season ticket loan
• Onsite gym
• Social environment with a breakout area with a golf simulator, darts board and foosball table.