Export Finance Analyst

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate and investment banking firm is seeking an Export Finance Analyst to join their London team. This role involves supporting financing solutions for UK exporters and managing client relationships, with a focus on sustainable development and energy transition. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the loan market and excellent relationship-building skills, contributing to the team's success in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the loan market, instruments, credit, and rates derivatives.
• Ability to produce clear, structured pitch materials.
• Responsibility in managing conduct and reputational risks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in financing origination and execution.
• Develop relationships with UK-based clients.
• Monitor deals in Watch List and manage operational risks.

Skills

Client orientation

Commercial acumen

Relationship-building

Proactive business development

Strong communication skills

Job description

Export Finance Analyst

Corporate & Investment Banking | Permanent Contract | London, United Kingdom | Hybrid | Reference 2500058L | Start date 2025/06/02 | Publication date 2025/05/16

Responsibilities

About the team:

Development & Structured Export Finance (DSE) handles financing and advisory solutions for importers and exporters, focusing on exports, sustainable development, and energy transition. It involves advisory, structuring, and financing for sovereigns, corporates, financial institutions, and development banks, including Export Credit Agencies and Public Institutions. DSE collaborates with other GLBA lines for project and asset-based financing.

The DSE London mission includes:

• Origination and execution of financing solutions supported by UK Export Finance (“UKEF”), private insurers (“PRI”), and Development Financial Institutions (DFI) like UKIB for overseas borrowers and UK exporters.
• Executing advisory and project finance mandates involving ECAs and other GLBA business lines.
• Managing relationships with UK-based clients, UKEF, and UKIB, supporting the origination and execution of ECA/PRI covered financings.

Key Purposes of the Role:

• Assist senior team members in originating and executing financings supported by UKEF, UKIB, and DFIs.
• Support in executing advisory mandates and project finance deals involving ECAs and private insurers.
• Maintain and develop relationships with UKEF, UKIB, and UK-based clients.
• Assist in reporting and managing pipeline updates, budgets, and business reports.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in financing origination and execution, including use of the GLBA Financing Platform and preparing necessary documentation.
• Contribute to the annual budget for the DSE UK team.
• Develop relationships with UK-based clients and support team efforts in client coverage and relationship management.
• Coordinate with the Head of DSE UK and senior team members on commercial activities and strategy communication.
• Monitor deals in Watch List, under default, or restructuring, especially those involving UKEF, in collaboration with regional teams and risk management.
• Handle operational and administrative risks related to UKEF and UKIB.
• Contribute to developing new funding solutions aligned with DSE’s mission.

Profile required

Technical:

• Understanding of the loan market, instruments, credit, and rates derivatives.
• Ability to produce clear, structured pitch materials addressing client needs.
• Responsibility in managing conduct, reputational, financial, credit, and legal risks.

Behavioral:

• Client orientation with relationship-building skills.
• Commercial acumen, persistence, and proactive business development support.
• Ability to work with diverse, international teams.
• Strong prioritization, communication skills, and language proficiency as relevant.

Why join us

We offer visibility, exposure, and a collaborative environment driven by passion, innovation, and community. Our team spirit fosters success and growth, making us and our team members unique.