Structured Finance Analyst

Glencore•New York, NY

1d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Structured Finance Analyst will support Glencore's global oil trading activities by assisting the Oil & Gas Project and Structured Finance Department with complex transactions related to mergers and acquisitions and debt financing. The role focuses on opportunities in North and South America and involves collaborating with trading desks to identify and structure bankable transactions. The analyst will track market trends, pricing dynamics, and regulatory developments; evaluate investment opportunities across the oil and gas value chain; and develop and maintain financial models for structured transactions. The role also supports transaction structuring and execution, deal monitoring, and engagement with banks, investors, advisers, and other stakeholders. The position is with Glencore Ltd, a US-based branch of Glencore AG. The expected base salary is $120,000–$140,000. Successful candidates are eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to an employee benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience in investment banking, structured finance, M&A, or asset management.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills and a keen understanding of financial modelling and transaction structuring.
Proven track record in building complex financial models.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with various stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases.

Nice To Haves

Experience in energy and/or infrastructure.
VBA, Python, or SQL skills.

Responsibilities

Track market trends, pricing dynamics, and regulatory developments affecting financing structures in the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.
Monitor markets and network with corporates, investors, and advisers, including legal counsel.
Evaluate investment opportunities across the oil and gas value chain, including cash flow modelling, scenario analysis, risk/return assessments, and due diligence support.
Develop and maintain financial models for acquisitions, commodity-linked financings, asset-backed securitizations, and project finance structures.
Support deal structuring and execution by preparing internal investment memoranda, presentations, and term sheets.
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, manage deal documentation, and facilitate negotiations.
Work with external legal advisers to assess transaction risk profiles, legal structures, and enforcement mechanisms.
Collaborate with team members to structure and syndicate transactions in alignment with Glencore's marketing division strategy.
Work with legal, operations, and risk teams to monitor structured deals.
Manage and update models and provide ongoing performance analysis.
Maintain and expand relationships with banks, investors, and other stakeholders to broaden the pool of participants in financing transactions.