Associate - Structured Finance & Derivatives - Bristol - 2+ PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Private medical insurance

Hybrid work model

Learning & development

Pension contributions

Wellbeing benefits

Social & sports committees

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an Associate in Bristol to join its highly regarded Structured Finance & Derivatives team. The role focuses on complex structured products, derivatives and cross‑border transactions for leading banks, asset managers and financial institutions.

You will manage significant workstreams, build strong client relationships and mentor junior team members, with a hybrid working pattern and a clear path for development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE in structured finance, structured products or derivatives.
• Experience advising investment banks, asset managers or financial institutions.
• Strong technical skills and transaction management capability.
• Ability to take ownership of matters and build strong client relationships.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Collaborative mindset and interest in mentoring junior team members.
• Enthusiasm for working on complex, innovative and cross border transactions.

Responsibilities

• Structured products and derivatives transactions across multiple asset classes.
• Repackagings, structured credit products and exchange traded products.
• Equity and fund linked structures and strategic equity transactions.
• Credit risk mitigation arrangements and bespoke financing solutions.
• Managing significant transaction workstreams and day to day client relationships.
• Working closely with colleagues across Financial Markets, Capital Markets and Financial Regulation.
• Supporting clients on structuring, execution and regulatory considerations.
• Contributing to the delivery of complex, innovative and high value matters.

Skills

Structured finance

Derivatives

Client relationship management

Cross-border transactions

Commercial awareness

Mentoring juniors

Team collaboration

Project management

Job description

Associate - Structured Finance & Derivatives - Bristol - 2+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid)
Salary: £95,000 to £130,000 (DOE)
A leading international practice is seeking an Associate (2+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Structured Finance & Derivatives team in Bristol. The team advises investment banks, asset managers, financial institutions, issuers and investors on complex structured products, derivatives and structured finance transactions across a wide range of asset classes. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on sophisticated, market leading and innovative transactions within a collaborative, high performing environment.

• Structured products and derivatives transactions across multiple asset classes
• Repackagings, structured credit products and exchange traded products
• Equity and fund linked structures and strategic equity transactions
• Credit risk mitigation arrangements and bespoke financing solutions
• Managing significant transaction workstreams and day to day client relationships
• Working closely with colleagues across Financial Markets, Capital Markets and Financial Regulation
• Supporting clients on structuring, execution and regulatory considerations
• Contributing to the delivery of complex, innovative and high value matters

Candidate Requirements

• 2+ years' PQE in structured finance, structured products or derivatives
• Experience advising investment banks, asset managers or financial institutions
• Strong technical skills and transaction management capability
• Ability to take ownership of matters and build strong client relationships
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Collaborative mindset and interest in mentoring junior team members
• Enthusiasm for working on complex, innovative and cross border transactions

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses and private medical insurance
• Hybrid working model (minimum three days in the office, subject to client needs)
• Extensive learning and development opportunities through a global skills academy
• Supportive, inclusive and forward thinking culture
• Recognition for high-quality work and contribution to firm initiatives
• Vibrant social and sports committees
• Enhanced pension contributions and additional wellbeing benefits

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.