Graduate Role - Structured Finance Analyst

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a bright, analytically minded graduate to join the Group Financial Planning & Analytics (Structured Finance) team within a specialist UK financial services group. This role offers excellent exposure to capital markets, risk, and treasury activity, and provides a strong platform for professional growth and development.

Selection of responsibilities:

• In this role, you'll support a variety of activities across wholesale funding, investor relations, and structured finance operations. With full training and ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to:
• Assist in the structuring and execution of wholesale funding transactions, including securitisations, covered bonds, and Bank of England schemes.
• Collaborate with internal and external legal teams to support swap documentation, ensuring it reflects the commercial agreement and operational mechanics.
• Support the management of the Group and Bank's credit ratings, preparing supporting materials and building knowledge of rating agency criteria.
• Contribute to the reporting process for securitisations and Regulated Covered Bonds.
• Build relationships with investment banks to stay informed on market developments and deepen understanding of funding structures.
• Assist in the preparation of debt investor presentations and responses to investor enquiries.
• Develop a strong understanding of the Group's asset base and build relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and peer benchmarking to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Prepare analytical reports and materials for senior management.
• Review and process Structured Lending utilisation requests and assist with internal reporting.

Skills & Experience:

• This role is well-suited to a recent graduate looking to launch a career in financial analytics, encompassing elements of risk, capital markets, and treasury-related activities. We're looking for someone who brings:
• A degree in Mathematics, Finance, Economics or a related analytical discipline.
• A strong interest in financial markets and corporate finance.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Clear and confident communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Previous experience in financial services or capital markets is useful, but not essential

Package: £30,000 - £40,000 + profit related pay, 25 days holiday + BH, competitive pension, life assurance, discounted share scheme, flexible working, annual perfomance related pay.

Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days in the office)

Eligibility: Applicants must have indefinite right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Please apply for further job & interview details.