Analyst, EMEA Capital Markets / Leveraged Capital Markets (m|f|x) London

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OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION

• The EMEA Capital Markets Group focuses on origination, structuring and distribution (OtD) of financial instruments with the objective of raising capital for MUFG clients. The department works in close partnership with other investment banking functions, representing borrowers in need of capital, and with distribution channels, or purchasers of financial instruments.
• Within the Capital Markets Group, the EMEA Leveraged Capital Markets team provides comprehensive financing solutions to private equity-owned and corporate clients. Based in London and Paris, the team is responsible for the origination and execution of high yield bond and leveraged loan transactions on an underwritten or best efforts basis.

Tasks

• Specifically, the role holder will be accountable and responsible for the following:

  • Providing support to senior bankers in EMEA Leveraged Capital Markets throughout the different stages from idea generation, initial transaction analysis, client pitching and transaction execution

  • In collaboration with senior bankers, providing corporate finance advice related to capital structures and funding alternatives in the non-investment grade space
  • Taking the lead on the production of high-quality tailor-made internal and external presentations, client pitch books as well as investor materials
  • Performing relevant qualitative and quantitative analyses to assess credit quality, deal structures, pricing, etc
  • Ensuring that administrative and compliance tasks associated with the origination function are completed
  • Developing a practical understanding of the bank’s wider product capabilities and Capital Markets teams interact with these products including understanding overall client relationship profitability

• Technical capability:

  • Responsible for identifying and understanding issues, errors or concerns, swiftly and accurately and resolve problems taking into account agreed procedures and service needs

  • Responsible and accountable for managing conflicting priorities and re-prioritise work accordingly
  • Working effectively with other people inside and outside of EMEA Capital Markets, building and promoting effective working relationships
  • Authority to make result-driven strong decisions and manage large workloads and tight deadlines
  • Using a range of communication skills to be able to adapt to a range of clients, stakeholder and external parties

• Relationship with other functions and stakeholders:

  • Maintain and enhance good working relationships with stakeholders across the region and globally to share best practices, provide support and develop effective local policies and procedures appropriate to the Company

  • Working in support of the One MUFG and overall Group strategy

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

Essential:

• Analyst-level position at a global bank or equivalent
  

Preferred:

• Leveraged Finance experience with exposure to leveraged loans and high yield bonds
  

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Functional / Technical Competencies:

Essential

• Good understanding of corporate finance
• Strong numerical skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
  

Education / Qualifications:

Essential

• University degree in relevant subject or equivalent work experience
• Regulatory certification will be required for this role
  

Preferred:

• European languages beneficial but not required
  

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent team player with ambition to join a growing platform
• Effective communicator
• Proactive, motivated approach
• Ability to manage and prioritise large workloads and tight deadlines
• Structured and logical approach to work
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Contact

Sara Bown

Senior Recruitment Consultant at MUFG Pension & Market Services

Location

25 Ropemaker Street, GB-EC2Y 9AN London