Bonds Intern

The Bonds Origination team is a part of the Capital Markets department within the investment bank that advises, arranges, originates and executes bond financings transactions for corporations, financial institutions, sovereigns and public sector borrowers.

About the Role
: Interns in the Commerzbank Bond Origination team will be based in London and assist senior bankers in London and Paris (in addition to collaborating with the teams in Frankfurt and New York) with the preparation of presentations to clients. Furthermore, the intern will be responsible for projects and daily tasks.

Responsibilities
:

• Analysing market developments
• Drafting market updates
• Assisting in the preparation of analyses of companies to assist in the formulation of the pricing of debt transactions
• Opportunities to assist in the execution of live deals

Qualifications
:

• Graduated in the last 12 months
• Expected to or have achieved a minimum 2.1 UK bachelors degree (or equivalent)

Required Skills
:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) and Bloomberg
• Some business knowledge or previous internships within Financial Services but not essential
• Team player
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent English, German and/or French fluency is preferred, but not required
• A solid understanding of the principles and concepts of corporate finance and financial markets
• Applicant must have permission to work in the United Kingdom, for example by a British citizen or having full settled status in the UK

Preferred Skills
: We target highly motivated and ambitious individuals who are able to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced and demanding work environment. In that light, whilst we do not target specific degrees, we prefer well-rounded individuals with a track record of achievement and strong writing and speaking skills. Equally, a strong familiarity with corporate finance and financial markets is preferred.

Start: ASAP, Duration: 6 or 12 months

Equal Opportunity Statement
: Working in our team will give you a highly valued experience in the second biggest German bank, one of the leading Eurobond debt houses; place you on a steep learning curve and will challenge your various professional skills; give you full responsibility and credit for success in your tasks; provide you the ability to work in a fast-paced, fast-growing, multi-cultural environment; broaden your understanding of the investment banking industry and its professional opportunities; and lead to further career opportunities in finance.