Capital Markets Analyst

Barclays•New York, NY

About The Position

Purpose of the role To raise capital and manage the financial risk of clients, including financial advisory services, identification and origination of market opportunities, research, economic analysis. As a Capital Markets Analyst, you will be responsible for helping support the team in the origination and execution of corporate bond deals. You will be focused on Investment Grade clients’ sectors, and you can see this is an opportunity to utilize strong corporate finance and analytical skills, along with a strong understanding of the global markets, to help clients raise capital. This role is a client facing role where communication is important. The group is focused on originating new deals as they help companies optimize their capital structure. The team works closely with investment banking coverage and other areas within global finance to deliver the full suite of financing and risk management products. This is an opportunity to work with experienced professionals in analyzing and identifying optimal financing solutions for our clients. Responsibilities will include coordination across internal stakeholders and external clients.

Requirements

Experience in Investment Banking and ideally Debt Capital Markets, with an understanding of debt capital markets, rates, macro-economics, and corporate finance
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with ability to synthesize market and corporate information to develop client solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organized and able to efficiently manage projects, works well under pressure and strong ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Industry knowledge and expertise to compliment strong product/market knowledge
Knowledge and experience in other products wishing global finance (derivatives, equity linked financing solutions, etc.)
Leadership skills with a teamwork mentality

Responsibilities

Development and maintenance of strong relationships with corporate, financial and institutional clients to understand their financing needs and objectives.
Development and maintenance of complex financial models to assess the value of assets, companies, or securities and identify the most appropriate structuring of capital raising initiatives, including equity financing via an initial public offerings, investment grade debt underwriting, leveraged financing solutions for non-investment grade clients, or derivative hedging solutions.
Collaboration with Coverage, M&A, Syndicate, Global Markets, and cross functional teams to ensure successful origination, company due diligence, and execution of various capital market transactions.
Identification, assessment, and management of risks associated with capital markets transactions and development of risk mitigation strategies in alignment with regulatory requirements.
Research, financial data analysis and continued development of market insights and investment recommendations.
To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to.
Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.
coordination across internal stakeholders and external clients