Investment Banking Analyst

Investment Banking Analyst | Venture Debt / Private CreditLondon | £120k-£160k OTEWe’re partnering with a fast-growing venture debt advisory business to hire an Investment Banking Analyst for its London team.We’re specifically looking to speak with Analysts who have trained within Investment Banking, ideally within a leading global bank or advisory firm, and are interested in applying that experience within the growing venture debt and private credit market.Working with high-growth, technology and tech-enabled businesses, the team helps founders and management teams raise institutional debt capital to fund growth, acquisitions and expansion.For someone interested in technology, high-growth businesses and the wider venture ecosystem, it offers an interesting alternative to the more traditional Investment Banking exit routes.The Role:You’ll work across live debt transactions, getting much closer to clients and senior decision-makers than you typically would at Analyst level.Your remit will include:Financial modelling and credit analysisAssessing leverage, cash flows and debt capacitySupporting the structuring and execution of debt financingsPreparing high-quality transaction and lender materialsCompany, sector and market analysisSupporting due diligence and lender processesWorking directly with founders, CFOs and financing partnersWho We’re Looking For:The preferred background is 1-3 years within Investment Banking.We’re particularly interested in Analysts with experience across Leveraged Finance, Debt Advisory, Acquisition Finance, Financial Sponsors, Restructuring or M&A.Exceptional candidates from Private Credit or Direct Lending backgrounds will also be considered.You’ll Need:Strong financial modelling and analytical skillsExcellent Excel and PowerPointExperience producing high-quality transaction materialsStrong commercial judgement and attention to detailExcellent communication skills and the confidence to work directly with clientsAn entrepreneurial mindset and genuine appetite for responsibilityWhy consider it?This is an opportunity to take the training gained within Investment Banking and apply it in a smaller, entrepreneurial environment, with earlier client exposure and greater involvement across the transaction process.You’ll work closely with founders, CFOs and institutional lenders, while building specialist experience across the rapidly growing venture debt and private credit markets.It should particularly appeal to someone who enjoys the technical and transaction side of banking but wants to be closer to high-growth businesses and the venture ecosystem.Hybrid - 3 days in the London officePlease get in touch if you’d be interested in hearing more.