Funds Financing, NAV Financing Analyst

National Westminster Bank Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Westminster Bank Plc is seeking a Funds Financing Analyst to support the origination, analysis, structuring and execution of NAV financing transactions for private markets funds. You’ll collaborate with Trading, Portfolio Management, Legal and Credit risk teams to drive efficient processes and develop new structures and opportunities.

The role emphasises risk analysis, portfolio stress testing and attention to detail, with a focus on private equity financing in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• Experience or interest in structured lending/products beneficial.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Support origination, analysis, structuring and execution of Funds Financing transactions.
• Assess risks and portfolio risk, conduct stress testing, and ROIC evaluation.
• Assist with end-to-end transaction processes from origination to closing and portfolio management.
• Maintain and update the structuring pipeline; drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with Trading, Sales, Portfolio Management, Legal and Credit risk teams.
• Share best practices within the C&I franchise and promote innovation.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

AI & automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

VBA

Job description

Join us as a Funds Financing, NAV Financing Analyst

We’ll look to you to support the structuring and execution of Funds Financing transactions, primarily focussed on NAV financing solutions for private equity and other private markets funds, while also gaining experience across our Investor-backed and GP financing products.

You’ll be working with customers, Trading & Portfolio Management, Compliance & Conduct, Legal and other NatWest Markets functions.

You’ll be supporting senior colleagues in our market-leading team in developing new structures, products, and business opportunities in line with NatWest Markets risk appetite.

What you'll do

As a Funds Financing Analyst, you’ll be supporting the origination, analysis, structuring and execution of complex Funds Financing transactions; analysing risks inherent in products and structures as well as quantitative portfolio risks, return on capital optimisation and stress testing.

You'll also be:

• Supporting transaction execution from origination through approval, legal documentation, closing and portfolio management, while helping to drive improvements in operational efficiency and business processes
• Keeping the structuring pipeline up to date for the team and other stakeholders across the Private Financing business
• Establishing and maintaining credible and trusted partnerships with key internal stakeholders such as Trading, Sales, Portfolio Management, Legal and Credit risk teams to support the business and our customers
• Connecting with colleagues across the C&I franchise to share experience, best practice and innovative ideas to support the broader Funds Financing agenda in C&I

The skills you'll need

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the ability to develop skills to collaborate effectively across the business at all levels, paired with a keen interest in structured lending products, private markets and regulation. Ideally (but not a hard requirement), you’ll also have prior experience in Funds Financing, Structured Financing, Leverage Finance or other similar products.

In addition, you’ll bring:

• A pro-active approach to working, along with exceptional written and verbal communication and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the business and deliver effective communication to customers
• Excellent attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills including financial modelling capabilities, intermediate-advanced Excel skills and preferably basic knowledge of VBA
• An interest in leveraging AI, automation and technology to improve analysis, workflow efficiency and decision-making
• Experience working in a financial institution, with interest in private equity and private markets

Hours
35

Job Posting Closing Date:
11/10/2026

Ways of Working:Office First