Investment Banking - Ratings Advisory - Analyst
About The Position
As a Ratings Advisory Analyst in the Investment Banking Division, you will be a key player in the origination and execution of the firm's business. You’ll have experience developing strong relationships with corporates and financial institution clients as well as key decision makers at the rating agencies. You’ll work as advisor to clients and on deals and transaction across the spectrum of our banking products, including mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buy-outs, restructurings, debt/loan and equity capital raises. You will develop strong functional skills in the major areas of investment banking and become a senior banker who is capable of generating and executing transactions. Joining here means you’ll become part of our inclusive teams and culture, unified by the firm’s mission and commitment to success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance and/or related major
- Minimum 1 year of work experience in a credit rating agency, ratings advisory, investment banking front office, credit risk or related role
- Experience with credit rating agency methodologies
- Strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business writing skills
- Understanding of the transaction cycle and is execution oriented
- Impeccable communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders in other line of business
- Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines, and have the aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and to develop innovative solutions
- Adaptability, able to manage projects independently and be ready to assume a high level of responsibility as a member of a team
Nice To Haves
- Past experience with financial institution credit analysis preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Supporting senior bankers on deals with ability to drive forward work relating to client interactions and deal executions
- Drafting and refining marketing/execution materials for maximum client impact
- Creating and reviewing financial projection models and rating agency models
- Conducting, reviewing and coordinating analytic work to move marketing/execution processes forward
- Identifying and managing all risks in a given deal
- Liaising with other internal and external parties on transactions (e.g. lawyers, accountants, counterparties)
- Keeping abreast of key market and rating agency specific developments and establishing knowledge of the target client base and relevant market dynamics
Benefits
- We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
