Capital Markets Associate

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dynamic Capital Markets Associate to join their team. This role involves executing equity and debt transactions while collaborating with senior leadership and managing relationships with key market participants. The position offers significant growth opportunities in a fast-paced and supportive environment, with exposure to high profile financings and important strategic initiatives within the capital markets.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

25 days of vacation

Pension contribution and life assurance

Private medical insurance scheme

Company Laptop and mobile phone

Office in central London

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance or capital markets.
• Solid understanding of capital structure and debt products.
• Proven experience in structuring and executing complex financings.

Responsibilities

• Support the structuring, negotiation, and execution of capital markets transactions.
• Manage communications with credit rating agencies.
• Prepare investor-facing materials.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Critical thinking

Education

Relevant degree in finance, economics, or similar

Job description

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We are seeking a dynamic and driven Capital Markets Associate to join KKCG / Allwyn’s Capital Markets team. In this role, you will work closely with the CFO and Head of Capital Markets to execute a broad range of equity and debt transactions while supporting the Group’s strategic financing initiatives. This position offers significant exposure to both internal stakeholders (CXO team, Investment team, Investor Relations, Treasury) and external partners (institutional investors, banks, legal counsel, and rating agencies)

Key responsibilities:

• Support the structuring, negotiation, and execution of capital markets transactions, including IPOs, high-yield bond and Term Loan B issuance, private credit, bank loans, liability management, and M&A financings
• Participate in the execution of derivatives and hedging strategies, including interest rate and FX hedging, in coordination with Treasury and external advisors
• Manage communications with credit rating agencies and support ongoing rating processes
• Build and maintain relationships with key capital markets participants including banks, institutional investors, and legal advisors
• Prepare a range of investor-facing materials such as earnings presentations, lender decks, annual reports, and disclosure documents
• Coordinate and participate in investor events, including earnings calls and leveraged finance conferences
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including Investments, IR, Finance/Treasury, Legal, and Operations to ensure alignment on capital markets activities

Candidate profile:

• 2–6 years of relevant experience
• Background in leveraged finance, capital markets, or investment banking at a top-tier financial institution
• Additional experience in corporate finance, buy-side, legal, research, IR, or rating agencies is advantageous
• Solid understanding of capital structure and debt products, including loan and bond documentation
• Proven experience in structuring and executing complex financings
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities
• Highly organized with strong project management capabilities
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently
• Strong team player with a growth-oriented mindset and critical thinking skills
• High attention to detail and ability to operate under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working in a global, multicultural setting within a fast-growing organization

What we offer:

• A high-impact role within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial, and international organization, offering fast-track career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to work on high profile equity and debt transactions, including IPOs, high-yield bonds, and acquisition financings
• Exposure to C-suite executives and senior leadership of our core shareholder
• A front-row seat to the evolving world of capital markets financings, with real influence on strategic initiatives
• Stable job in a collaborative, friendly and international team culture
• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus
• 25 days of vacation
• Additional benefits – pension contribution, life assurance, private medical insurance scheme etc.
• Company events (health days, number of sports events sponsored by Allwyn)
• Work equipment: Company Laptop, Company mobile phone + SIM Card & package of mobile data also for personal use
• Office located directly in the centre of London, close to Bond Street underground station