Analyst IEF

Natixis NY Branch; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in London is looking for a professional to support their Infrastructure and Energy Finance team. This role involves preparing financing offers, conducting credit risk analysis, and performing due diligence on projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in structured finance and strong financial modelling skills. Excellent communication abilities are essential, along with the capacity to work both independently and in a team environment. Strong credit analysis skills are also required.

Qualifications

• Experience in structured finance and project finance.
• Strong financial modelling skills with the ability to build models from scratch.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare indicative financing offers and pitches.
• Support internal transaction processes and client vetting.
• Conduct credit risk analysis and prepare credit applications.
• Perform due diligence on transactions.
• Liaise with relevant departments when required.

Skills

Structured finance experience

Financial modelling capability

Strong communication skills

Credit analysis skills

Adaptability and flexibility

Ability to work under time constraints

Independent and team work skills

Good interpersonal skills

Job description

Responding to the requests and preparation of indicative financing offers and/or pitches for advisory and debt arranging;

Supporting internal transaction processes (internal systems, client vetting transaction analysis, etc.);

Analysis of credit risk in lending opportunities and preparation of credit applications;

Financial modelling in support of advisory mandates and where necessary on transactions;

Undertaking necessary due diligence on deals;

Liaising with other relevant parts of the bank where appropriate i.e. syndicate, risk dept, middle office, etc.); and

Undertaking any specific project or front-offices duties as required.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Some structured finance experience knowledge and familiarity with project finance business;
• Ideally Ggood financial modelling capability with experience of building financial models from scratch and managing models for project finance transactions;
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation. Good reporting writing and pitch preparation skills essential;
• Strong credit analysis skills and formal credit training;
• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Ability to frequently work within strict time constraints;
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment;
• Good interpersonal skills.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

To support the London Infrastructure and Energy Finance team in the origination and execution of project finance and infrastructure transactions consistent with the Bank's ongoing strategy. The role will cover all aspects of the business line including debt arranging and advisory across the sectors that Infrastructure & Energy Finance is active in, i.e. social, transport and environment, power and renewables, natural resources and telecoms.