Associate Director, Debt Finance Full Time

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As for the role; OakNorth is looking for an Associate Director, Debt Finance to join their company. Learn more about the role, requirements as well as benefits in the below description. Click on the Apply Now button to complete job application.”

– Startups of London Team

The Role:

The mission of an Associate Director is to build a strong network for the bank across London and the South East, run originated deals all the way through to committee independently whilst having a strong sense of customer service. Learn from the Directors and continue to support others whilst keeping in mind team goals, not only individual targets.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team on the execution of corporate finance trading business transactions
• Assist the Debt Finance team in finding new clients and keeping an updated prospective client database
• Assist in the preparation of deal-specific credit memoranda for transaction recommendations to credit committees and other relevant lines of approval; go to external meetings (with senior bankers) and contribute to the discussions
• Assist in building complex dynamic financial models to analyze investment opportunities (reviewing debt structures, relevant debt underwriting parameters, and specific assets using financial models and a variety of quantitative analytical tools to test assumptions and sensitivities)
• Access to a solid client base and ability to expand on existing client base to originate new deals
• Undertake fundamental research analysis using a variety of data sources; undertake company and transaction-specific analysis and valuations
• Participate in third-party meetings where you could potentially contribute to driving the business forward – analyzing proposed budgets, capital plans, and other investment recommendations
• Other relevant duties and projects as assigned

What makes a successful Associate Director, Debt Finance:

• A bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Finance, Accountancy, Economics, or equivalent from a top-recognized university
• Minimum 3-4 years or the equivalent of active front-office deal origination, execution, and completion experience, preferably in debt capital markets, across London and the South East plus a minimum of 6-7 years or the equivalent of active finance, accountancy, taxation, deal structuring experience
• Front-office ability to assist in pitching for deals, interacting with prospective clients, and negotiating terms of engagement
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff in a rapidly changing, demanding, but ultimately rewarding environment
• Ability to complete and structure transactions within limited time frames to meet client requirements/deadlines
• Determined attitude to liaise and work with multiple external teams to complete transactions
• Drive to achieve a common goal (lend money, help businesses, and earn interest/fees!)
• Clear thinker with research and analytical abilities; capacity to learn quickly
• Possess excellent financial modelling, quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written as well as verbal)
• Resourceful problem solver with a focus on delivery (ability to multitask is also crucial)
• Ability to thrive in an unstructured environment where you can create your own opportunities

Benefits & Perks:

• Equity. We want people to have a stake in the business so that all our interests are aligned. It’s your baby too
• 25 days holiday – and we really want you to take it. Burnout is not big or clever
• Personalized benefits – opt-in to what matters to you
•  Enhanced family leave
• Wellbeing and social events
• Barista bar