Senior Associate, Debt Finance - Trading Businesses

OakNorth Bank

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Since 2015, we've backed entrepreneurs with over £ in funding, helping create 56,000+ jobs and 34,000 + new homes across the UK and US- and we're just getting started. We're committed to helping innovative businesses flourish, with our Debt Finance team at the heart of our continued growth.This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing bank known for challenging the status quo. We're not looking for just another cog in the wheel - we want bold thinkers and proactive self-starters who are eager to shape their own careers and support the UK's most driven business leadersAs a Senior Associate in Debt Finance, you'll play a key role in supporting Directors throughout the entire transaction lifecycle - from origination to execution - ensuring every deal is successfully delivered and expertly managed. \nPrincipal Responsibilities:
  • Work as part of a team on the execution of trading business transactions - structured finance, leveraged finance , sponsor, cash flow deals etc
  • Support the Debt Finance Team to maintain the CRM including new leads through to closed deals
  • Assist in the preparation of deal specific credit memoranda for transaction recommendations to credit committees and other relevant lines of approval; go to external meetings (with senior bankers) and contribute to the discussions
  • Assist in building complex dynamic financial models to analyse investment opportunities (reviewing debt structures, relevant debt underwriting parameters and specific assets using financial models and a variety of quantitative analytical tools to test assumptions and sensitivities)
  • Undertake fundamental research analysis using a variety of data sources; undertake company and transaction specific analysis and valuations
  • Participate in third party meetings where you could potentially contribute to drive the business forward - analysing proposed budgets, capital plans and other investment recommendations
  • Work across a multi-disciplinary team to support on closing the funding of deals, including Credit and Transaction Execution
What makes a successful Senior Associate, Debt Finance:
  • A Bachelors degree with specialisation in Finance, Accountancy, Economics or equivalent from a top recognised university
  • minimum 3+ years or equivalent of experience working with teams to support active front-office deal origination, execution and completion experience
  • Determined attitude to liaise and work with multiple external teams to complete transactions
  • Drive to achieve a common goal (lend money, help businesses, and earn interest / fees!)
  • Clear thinker with research and analytical abilities; capacity to learn quickly
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written as well as verbal)
  • Resourceful problem solver with a focus on delivery (ability to multitask is also crucial)
  • Ability to thrive in an unstructured environment where you can create your own opportunities
Benefits & Perks
  • Equity. We want people to have a stake in the business so that all our interests are aligned.
  • 25 days holiday
  • Personalized benefits - opt-in to what matters to you
  • Subsidised Private Medical Insurance with Bupa
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Wellbeing and social events
  • In-house Barista Bar in London office
  • Support causes that matter to you - Volunteering time off
  • Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to work, nursery, gym, electric car scheme)
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