Analyst, Corporate Debt Platform Execution Group

Job description

Department Overview
BNP Paribas' Corporate Debt Platform (“CDP”) offers a broad range of financing products and services in the global debt capital and loan markets. The CDP client base comprises hundreds of corporations globally. CDP has the scale and reach to conduct business anywhere in the world and deliver financing products denominated in the major global currencies. The bond origination franchise can rely on syndicate hubs in New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, Zürich, Hong Kong, Singapore, as well as Brussels and has thus one of the most global footprints among the major banks. The group is responsible for origination, structuring and execution of a variety of debt financing transactions, including syndicated loans, corporate acquisition financing, High Yield and other debt capital markets issuances for a broad range of clients across the ratings spectrum.

The focus of the role in the Execution Group will be on pitching, structuring and executing acquisition financing for sub-investment grade corporate clients as well as debt advisory mandates and refinancing transactions in the TLB and High Yield markets.

Key Responsibilities:
Preparing pitch books to support the marketing effort in cooperation with various teams across the bank (Coverage, M&A, ECM, Syndicate)
Building and analysing financial models, including the assessment of external credit ratings
Preparing credit committee papers and managing the internal credit process
Executing loan and High Yield mandates

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Skills & Experience Required:
Proven experience in debt financing
Strong commercial experience in Leveraged Finance, gained within an investment bank
High Yield bond experience
Experience with Project Financing
Proven credit analysis skills
Proven financial modelling skills
Demonstrable knowledge of credit and capital market risks
Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work under pressure
Attention to detail, adherence to the highest quality standards
Proactive approach to problem solving
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Team spirit, ability to cooperate and communicate effectively
Analytical mind-set
Fluent in English, another European language would be beneficial

Core Competencies
Delivers high quality work
Demonstrates a good awareness of risk and fundamental risk concepts. Always considers risk in his/ her daily activities and abides by the Key Front Officer Responsibilities, where relevant
Corporate role model, integrity & ethics: Acts with discipline and high ethical standards
Team player & cross cultural awareness: Works effectively in a team. Collaborates and shares information and solutions with colleagues, with other teams and stakeholders
Client focus: Sees stakeholders as well as external clients as “customers”

Technical competencies
Market, product & business: Is genuinely interested in financial markets and continually learning and staying abreast of new developments. Evidences a good appreciation of economics and market dynamics, with enough understanding to present views on market conditions and trends
Business risk: Understands the market, credit, operational, compliance, legal, regulatory and reputational risks of transactions he/she managers

Essential personal skills
Diligence: Displays dedication and prioritises problems by considering the impact on the business; identifies quick-wins as well as building long-term relationships
Resilience: Stays calm and positive, controls his/her emotions in conflict or any situation of intense stress (due to market, time or client pressure)
Communication (Active listener and clear communicator): Communicates clearly in in English. Communicates proactively with management, escalating issues as necessary
Innovation: Thinks laterally to identify other sources of useful information and sees ways around obstacles and barriers

Conduct:
Be a role model, supporting and fostering a culture of good conduct
Demonstrate proactivity, transparency and accountability for identifying and managing conduct risks
Consider the implications of your actions on colleagues, partners and clients before making decisions, and escalate issues to your manager when unsure.

Please note that all applicants must disclose whether that they possess the right to work in the U.K. as per the Immigration, Asylum, and Nationality Act of 2006.

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Opening Date: 28th November 2018

Closing Date for Applications: 26th December 2018