Investment Banking Analyst 1 - Debt Advisory

1w1 week ago

William Blair

London, GB · Full-time · £70,000 – £90,000

About this role

William Blair, an independent partnership, has delivered trusted advice for nine decades across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We deepen expertise in investment banking to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic markets. Execute in-depth analyses and research to support new business development and transaction execution.

Work closely with client staff to advance projects, gathering information, preparing marketing materials and financial modelling, and presenting results. Perform extensive financial analyses for M&A and capital raising, including cash flow modelling, debt capacity, and sensitivity analysis. Build models like LBOs and covenant models to convey complex outcomes.

Join a team committed to inclusive culture with unique experiences and perspectives. We foster professional and personal growth, empowering people to bring their best thinking daily. Deliver tailored, thoughtful work that clients expect from our rigorous approach.

Proud of long-term partnerships with local communities, we strive for excellence in everything. Demonstrate strong understanding of debt capital markets, trends, structures, and players. Mentor interns while seeking process improvements for efficiency.

Requirements

Strong understanding of debt capital markets, including market trends, key structures and key players
Proficiency in financial modelling, including LBOs, covenant models and cash flow analysis
Ability to perform debt capacity and sensitivity analysis
Experience conducting due diligence on M&A and capital raising transactions
Skilled in drafting management presentations and marketing materials
Knowledge of macro factors related to client industries and investment banking products

Responsibilities

Perform extensive financial analyses for M&A and capital raising transactions
Build financial models and execute core credit methods, such as LBOs and covenant models
Perform comprehensive financial analysis, including cash flow modelling, debt capacity analysis and sensitivity analysis
Perform due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions
Draft management presentations to highlight financial analysis and research results
Assist in the development, production and delivery of proposals and presentations to clients and prospects
Participate in client meetings and drafting sessions
Research industries or sectors to target certain clients or industries