Transaction Executive (Trainee)

Benchmark International; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Benchmark International in Oxford seeks a driven business professional to join our Transactions team. Based in Oxford, you will support senior staff, interact with clients, and help manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a degree and offers in-house training and industry qualifications. You will communicate with senior levels, both internal and external, and develop finance knowledge.

Qualifications

• Education to a degree level is essential.
• Experience in corporate finance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support senior transaction staff and directors.
• Be the main point of contact with clients (in person, email, and phone).
• Work well under pressure and meet deadlines while managing multiple projects.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Communication

Numeracy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a driven, motivated business professional, based in Oxford, to become part of our efficient, well organised and proficient Transactions team. The role is client-facing, involves negotiating and communicating to senior levels, both internal and external, with the ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and work quickly and efficiently. You will provide support to senior transaction staff and directors, as well as other departments within the organisation. As the main point of contact with our clients, both in *person*, by email and over the telephone, a confident, presentable and professional manner is an essential attribute for any candidate. Education to a degree level is an essential requirement and experience in a similar role within corporate finance, or the wider finance community, would be beneficial although is not essential. Full in-house training will be provided as well as relevant industry qualifications available to the appropriate candidate. The role would be ideally suited to an individual with an interest in businesses and the wider business world. Basic knowledge of business and finance is a plus, although ultimately, we are looking for someone who will thrive in our fast-paced environment, bringing energy and enthusiasm to our team.

Key competencies:

• Highly computer literate; experience of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel essential.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills/manner.
• Good numeracy skills and able to analyse and interpret financial information.
• Excellent telephone skills/manner and good relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated with the capability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task, managing several projects at once.

What can we offer you?

• The chance to work in an exciting business, rapidly growing in both the UK and Internationally.
• Real progression opportunities for the right candidate.
• Fun but challenging and driven working environment.
• Competitive salary.