Analyst, Leveraged Finance, London

Job Description:

Job Title: Analyst, Leveraged Finance, London

Corporate Title: Analyst

Location: London

Company Overview:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We're devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees.

Location Overview:

Our London office is based just a stone's throw from the magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral on bustling King Edward Street. Here you'll find modern workspaces and a state-of-the-art auditorium space. In addition, we're proud to host an onsite restaurant that shares our commitment to sustainability by providing delicious seasonal menus which have been created with the planet in mind.

The Team:

We are looking for an Analyst to join our London based EMEA Leveraged Finance team. The team is responsible for originating and executing financing transactions for non-investment grade businesses with a unique learning experience across the investment banking and global capital markets spectrum.

Responsibilities:

1. Originating and executing non-investment grade debt transactions for both private equity and corporate clients.
2. Developing a strong understanding of market fundamentals and making market-informed contributions on a broad array of financing structures.
3. Designing highly tailored presentations for clients, outlining solutions to their financing needs.
4. Interacting directly with our clients and other external parties (incl. investors) beside our product specialists to create and deliver financing solutions through Leveraged Finance products (leveraged loans, high yield bonds, bridge loans, etc.).
5. Working on live transactions and benefiting from direct exposure to clients (financial sponsors and corporates) throughout the execution process.
6. Working closely with Investment Banking and Sales & Trading teams in the context of live transactions and origination efforts.

What we are looking for:

1. Background and understanding of fundamental finance and capital markets concepts.
2. Mathematical and analytical skills are required.
3. Capable of working effectively both independently and with multiple teams/individuals.
4. Fluency in English is essential and a second European language a plus.
5. Educated to degree level (preferably in a numerical discipline such as economics or finance).
6. Demonstrate drive, innovation, and a genuine interest in the financial markets.
7. Displays analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills that will help:

1. Previous experience within Investment Banking in particular Leverage Finance.
2. ACA-qualified desirable as well as experience within Corporate Finance and/or Transaction Services at a Big 4 firm.

Benefits of working at Bank of America:

1. Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen.
2. Competitive pension plan, life assurance, and group income protection cover.
3. 20 days of back-up childcare and adult care per annum.
4. Flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances.
5. Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline and Employee Assistance Program.
6. Opportunity to give back to your community through volunteering.

Bank of America:

Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It's important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk.

We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of various attributes. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.