Global Banking & Markets, Investment Banking, Financing Group, Leveraged Finance, London, Associate

BMO Harris Bank; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank is seeking an investment banking analyst in London. The position focuses on advising clients on financing strategies related to acquisitions and capital returns. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and a background in finance, along with relevant experience in a fast-paced environment. Successful applicants will enjoy opportunities for rapid advancement and early responsibilities in client interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus minimum 3 years of experience in investment banking or comparable role.
• MBA with minimum 1 year of experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and genuine interest in finance.

Responsibilities

• Advise companies on financing for acquisitions and capital needs.
• Assist in client coverage and preparation of pitch materials.
• Manage internal deal processes and coordinate with different teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

MBA or equivalent graduate degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

INVESTMENT BANKING

We pride ourselves in our resourcefulness and work on a variety of initiatives. On any given day, our work could include advising a company on a cross-border merger, structuring the initial public offering of a subsidiary, refinancing an outstanding bond, and more.

As a division, our strategic objectives include:

• To be the world's preeminent investment bank - trusted advisor, financier, and risk manager for our clients on their most important transactions
• Build long-term relationships with clients and bring them world-class execution by "delivering the firm" over time
• Drive superior returns for our stakeholders
• Be the employer of choice for all career levels by providing a highly dynamic, meritocratic, diverse, and rewarding workplace

European Leveraged Finance Group

Our European Leveraged Finance Group originates, structures, and executes bank loan, high yield bond, and bridge financings supporting both corporate clients and financial sponsors. Typical transactions include leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions (both buy-side and "stapled" financings for sell-sides), refinancings, recapitalizations, and restructurings.

The group advises financial sponsors and sub-investment grade corporate issuers worldwide, providing capital structure advice and committed capital in support of strategic transactions. It is aligned by industry and collaborates closely with various firm areas, including Investment Banking sector and country coverage teams, other financing groups (corporate derivatives, liability management, equity capital), asset management, credit and ratings advisory, sales and trading, high yield credit research, and others.

Leveraged Finance operates in a fast-paced, markets-focused, and deal-driven environment where a successful candidate will need to multi-task across multiple workstreams daily. The role offers early responsibility and potential for rapid progression into client-facing roles.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus minimum 3 years of experience in an investment banking analyst role or comparable financial role; or
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree in a financial discipline plus minimum 1 year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, with experience in financial and credit analysis using Excel or similar tools
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Genuine interest in finance, companies, transactions, and financial markets

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Advise companies on financing related to acquisitions, capital return, or ongoing working capital and refinancing needs
• Assist in client coverage and facilitate client dialogue, including preparing materials like pitches, term sheets, LBO analysis, covenant analysis, and market updates
• Draft debt investor marketing materials and manage external deal processes, including offering memoranda, rating agency interactions, and roadshow logistics
• Participate in legal structuring and document review during deal execution
• Collaborate with the syndicate desk on deal pricing and execution, including investor diligence
• Manage internal deal processes such as due diligence and risk education, acting as liaison within the firm
• Coordinate and author committee documents for debt underwriting and principal lending