Debt Capital Markets Trainee recruitment

The trainee will be required to ensure that each originator is fully supported and provided with the necessary information they need in order to advise their clients
The trainee will thus need to provide support on the analytical side, presentations and marketing as well as be extremely organised. Within the London team originators focus on corporate clients and financial institutions from the following regions: the UK and Ireland, the Netherlands, the Nordic countries and Greece

Main responsibilities

Support DCM originators in developing client presentations, proposals and updates
Assist in the execution of DCM mandates, co-ordinating internal and external resources and contacts
Conduct analysis on new issues and credit analysis on target clients
Prepare frequent written market updates and client marketing documents
Work with other business lines, the coverage unit and investment banking to create internal and external marketing presentations

Past experience

Although experience in the Debt Capital Markets, specifically Origination, would be helpful, a Fixed Income, ECM or other similar background/ business line could be considered
Strong financial background and knowledge of the international bond market
Able to develop an understanding of derivatives and structured products

Languages

Fluent English – market report documents, presentations and updates are all written in English

Technical skills

First class marketing skills – the ability to synthesise complex market arguments and communicate these effectively is crucial
Requires advanced level knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Knowledge of Bloomberg would be helpful, however, is not essential
Excellent analytical skills – significant data research and credit analysis
Good quantitative skills – comfortable with all aspects of financial maths
Financial skills – able to interpret a balance sheet, income and cash flow statement
Organisational skills – Multiple tasks with multiple deadlines in short spaces of time

General Competencies

Personal Abilities

The position requires a self-confident person who is a self-starter; highly motivated and reliable, with strong team spirit, well organized with good attention to detail
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to cope with multiple tasks from many different people
Ability to complete accurate work under significant pressure
Awareness of and experience in working with people with international backgrounds, prioritising tasks and managing competing deadlines
Good interpersonal skills
Hardworking ethic

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