Assistant Director (Senior Manager) Capital Debt Advisory Infrastructure - London
London
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Opportunity
We have a rare opportunity to join the market leading Debt Advisory team, supporting the senior team on client coverage and deal execution. Although this will be the primary focus of the successful individual, this role will be more widespread across CDA (Capital & Debt Advisory) adding to the team overall resource supporting with financing advisory engagements with a focus on project finance and structured finance arrangements.
We are an extremely hands on and busy team who work on approaching 100 client deals a year which naturally allows for a great opportunity for client exposure with top investments banks.
The ideal candidate for the position of Senior Manager (Assistant Director) will be someone who is mathematically literate, inquisitive, has a genuine interest in financial markets and is pro-active in their nature. They will have a tried and tested ability to express complex financial ideas in a clear and succinct manner, either verbally or in written work output such as strategy papers.
When required, the Senior Manager will personally execute designated debt advisory procedures and manage teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement.
You'll establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and make sure that delivered client work is of high quality. As part of this, you'll anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues, as appropriate.
As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop, including assisting in the regulatory and compliance requirements of the team, both internally (QRM, control files, etc) and with the FCA.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Running transactions on a day-to-day basis, - this involves working closely with funders and other advisors (both EY and non-EY) as well as key company management team contacts.
- Preparation of key transaction documentation such as information memorandums, management presentations, structuring analysis and various financial models / discussion materials to assist in advisory and debt financing discussions.
- Targeting, marketing, preparation of proposal materials, client coverage and working as part of the team to develop proposals for new business.
- Knowledge of debt financing products
- Spreadsheet modelling
- Ability to learn quickly
To qualify for the role you will ideally have
- Good Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Good written English and maths and strong project management skills
- Experience of operating in a team addressing borrowers/issuers in the debt markets, whether bank, bond, or private – experience across multiple products/markets is an advantage. This could be in any capacity, such as advisor, lender, arranger
- Experience on structuring project finance transactions across Infrastructure and Energy sectors gained by working at a bank or corporate finance houses including accountancy firms.
- Ability to learn quickly
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Professional ACA or CFA or MBA qualification, although this is not essential
- Worked on transactions involving Infrastructure Funds
- People development experience and can effectively supervise, coach and mentor staff
- The ability to build strong internal relationships within Corporate Finance and across other services, and can participate in business development
What we look for
We are looking for proactive people who are keen to learn and can support on both client coverage and executing deals. We are a fantastic place to learn financial markets across all sectors, products and credit grades and our junior team have progressed fast to date. We also encourage and support the CFA training and qualification.
What working at EY offers
We offer a remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your personal and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
- Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
About EY
As a global front-runner in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our desire to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.
Diversity & Inclusiveness
Prior to finalising your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely private and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us examine our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world.
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If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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