Leveraged Finance Debt Advisory AnalystAssociate

Rothschild & Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services group is seeking a Financial Advisor in Greater London. This role involves advising clients on financing strategies, participating in all aspects of transactions, and conducting in-depth financial analysis. Candidates should possess a strong educational background with a minimum 2:1 degree and experience in advisory roles. Advanced analytical and relationship-building skills are critical for success. This is a full-time position offering an opportunity to work within a prestigious international firm.

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree or higher is essential.
• ACA qualification preferred but not mandatory.
• Prior experience in advisory or investment banking roles.

Responsibilities

• Be a part of deal teams handling financing transactions.
• Assist in creating financing strategies and marketing materials.
• Undertake financial modelling for client projects.

Skills

Quantitative and analytical skills

Effective relationship building

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Financial statement analysis

Education

Degree or equivalent 2:1 or above

ACA qualified (first time passes preferred)

Tools

CRM software

Financial modelling tools

Job description

About Us

Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the worlds financial markets.

Our expertise intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients communities and planet.

We have 4600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions Global Advisory Wealth Management Asset Management and Five Arrows.

As a family-controlled business built on relationships we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.

Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.

Overview of Role

Rothschild & Co is the largest and most experienced independent debt advisory team globally with >

50 dedicated debt professionals in London and >

200 globally we have advised on over 3000 advisory and restructuring assignments totaling over $2.3 trillion of debt in the last 10 years.

Our deep understanding of financial markets the high volume of transactions we advise on and our unrivalled network of sector and financing specialists in 40 countries provide clients with a comprehensive perspective to achieve their strategic goals. Our distinct perspective allows us to achieve outstanding results for our clients and act as their most trusted advisers over the long term.

We provide impartial expert advice to our core client base of large and mid‑sized private equity investors non‑investment grade corporates families and entrepreneurs across Europe. We design and execute strategic M&A and financing solutions to help our clients reach their goals acting as a trusted partner taking a long‑term and independent view on the challenges they face. The role will include advising on bank clubs syndicated bonds and loans private credit / unitranche subordinated capital (holdco PIK pref) and other esoteric sub‑investment grade structures (for e.g. royalty financings across various sectors).

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of deal teams by participating in all aspects of financing transactions from strategy through to execution :
• Assist in devising financing strategy in light of clients strategic objectives across various debt product options
• Assist in drafting key marketing materials to effectively present the clients credit story and key financing objectives (i.e. lender presentations financial models financing RFPs)
• Undertake financial modelling including LBOs debt capacity covenant analysis ratings modelling
• Communicate and co‑ordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. clients 3rd party advisers lenders)
• Review and negotiate term sheets facilities agreements bond indentures and offering memoranda commitment letters and other debt documentation
• Support the wider teams business development and marketing initiatives :
• Contribute content to client pitch or advice books by conducting ad‑hoc analysis
• Research relevant industries and market trends optimising various sources of information
• Update and maintain market databases regular market updates and credentials

Education and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent : 2 : 1 or above
• ACA (or equivalent) qualified : first time passes (distinct advantage not essential)

Experience Skills and Competencies Required

• Prior experience in an advisory or investment banking role
• Proven quantitative and analytical skills to develop financial models and valuations with a deep understanding of financial statement analysis
• Ability to build effective relationships internally between individuals teams and across lines of business and different geographies
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in an extremely fast paced environment tomeet critical deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly as well as persuade and influence others
• Knowledge of fundamental financial principles and experience
• of applying these
• Knowledge of the European leveraged debt market and key debt instruments (e.g. bank debt syndicated bonds and loans private credit structured / subordinated capital)
• Effective relationship building skills with multiple stakeholders internally and externally
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Aptitude for ongoing personal and professional development

Our goal is to have a balanced inclusive and flexible environment which enables all colleagues to achieve their personal and professional aspirations and to ensure that Rothschild & Co provides longer term opportunities for talent.

This is a certified role.

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

Brand Marketing,Database,CRM,Drafting,Linux,Adobe Flash

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1