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. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

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. Make sure to take time for yourself and head up to our rooftop terrace and take in the spectacular views across London. Finally, your physical wellness is well-catered for with our onsite gym facilities and medical centre.

The Team:

We are looking for an Analyst to join our London based EMEA Leveraged Finance team. We are an industry leading global team made up of a diverse range of people from varied backgrounds who bring unique skillsets and perspectives. 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:

•           Originating and executing non-investment grade debt transactions for both private equity and corporate clients

•           Developing a strong understanding of market fundamentals and making market-informed contributions on a broad array of financing structures

•           Designing highly tailored presentations for clients, outlining solutions to their financing needs

•           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.)

•           Working on live transactions and benefiting from direct exposure to clients (financial sponsors and corporates) throughout the execution process

•           Working closely with Investment Banking and Sales & Trading teams in the context of live transactions and origination efforts

What we are looking for:

•           Background and understanding of fundamental finance and capital markets concepts

•           Mathematical and analytical skills are required

•           Capable of working effectively both independently and with multiple teams/individuals

•           Fluency in English is essential and a second European language a plus

•           Educated to degree level (preferably in a numerical discipline such as economics or finance)

•           You will need to demonstrate drive, innovation and a genuine interest in the financial markets

•           Displays analytical and problem-solving skills

Skills that will help:

•           Previous experience within Investment Banking in particular Leverage Finance

•           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:

UK

•           Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner

•           Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons

•           20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum 

•           The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.

•           Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.

•           Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters

•           Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution

•           Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.

•           Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.

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. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.

We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.