Debt & Capital Advisory - Associate

ING; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Greater London is looking for a Debt Advisory professional. This role involves building detailed cash flow models, preparing documentation for lenders, and collaborating with teams in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a university degree in finance or economics and at least three years of experience in debt advisory or project finance. Benefits emphasize work/life balance and an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Work/life balance initiative

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• Experience of at least three years in debt advisory or project finance.
• Ability to build complex financial models for transactions.
• Familiarity with the energy industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and run detailed cash flow models in MS Excel.
• Prepare Preliminary Information Memorandum for lenders.
• Collaborate with other CMA product teams.

Skills

Financial modeling

Proficiency in English

Problem-solving mindset

Team collaboration

Education

University degree (BA/MA or equivalent)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Department Overview:

The position is within the London-based team of the London team of the DC&A business of ING Bank which is part of the bank’s wider Corporate Finance business within the Capital Markets and Advisory division. DCA is the bank’s in‑house debt advisory product.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of Role:

The role will include the following tasks, typically under the supervision of an experienced debt advisory team leader:

• Building and running detailed cash flow models in MS Excel;
• Assisting in preparation of Preliminary Information Memorandum and other documentation for prospective lenders as well as in reviewing outputs produced by the client’s DD advisors on debt advisory mandates;
• Assisting in preparation of pitch material in support of team bidding for new advisory mandates;
• Assisting in other tasks required to ensure a timely completion of advisory mandates;
• Collaboration with other CMA product teams particularly M&A and sector lending teams in EMEA;
• The successful candidate will be expected to travel from time to time.

Candidate Profile

Qualification/Education

• Essential: University degree (BA/MA or equivalent), background in finance, economics and ability to work in an international environment.
• Desirable: Background in or familiarity with the energy industry, particularly renewable energy, energy storage, trading, low carbon and energy transition technologies.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential:

• Experience from a bank, accounting/consultancy firm or on the buyside preferably in a debt advisory and/or project finance team, for at least three years.
• Experience in building complex financial models for acquisition/structured/project finance transactions.
• Fluent in English (strong writing and presenting skills)

Desirable:

• The experience above acquired from working in the energy sector.
• At least one foreign (European) language at working proficiency level.

Personal Competencies

• Essential: Self‑starter, proactive and problem‑solving mindset with strong sense of ethics and responsibility. Team player
• Desirable: Interest in growing within a commercial banking environment and in developing client skills.

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