Capital & Debt Advisory, Associate Director, EY Parthenon, London

EY Capital & Debt Advisory is seeking an Associate Director to join its market leading team to support with deal execution and deal origination. The team is award winning and has a strong reputation, regularly closing high profile transactions. It advises sovereign, private equity, corporate, not for profit and entrepreneurial clients on debt-related matters, including refinancings, acquisition-related financings, leveraged transactions, finance raisings and amendments, and currently has a healthy book of live deals and near-term opportunities.

The opportunity In joining our team, you will be expected to play a key role in supporting our growth plans, with strong career progression opportunities, as Capital & Debt Advisory is an integral part of EY’s Strategy and Transactions business. The role provides an exceptional candidate the opportunity to work with a high performing team as part of the national and international Capital & Debt Advisory business. We advise clients on accessing all types of financing, from bank debt, LBO financing, infrastructure/structured finance solutions and asset based lending to institutional debt capital markets (bond and private placement), debt funds and alternative lenders.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Managing and working as part of a team on projects from start to finish covering all transaction stages from initial proposal right through to completion;
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and all stakeholders during a transaction process on day to day matters;
• Overseeing the work of project teams and coordinating various work streams, liaising with and managing various stakeholders on transactions including key client contacts, lenders and other advisors;
• Leading and managing the delivery of high-quality transaction documentation, including the preparation of information packs, management presentations, term sheets, structuring and financial analysis and other project deliverables;
• Financial modelling, including analysing business forecasts, undertaking and evaluating scenario analysis, building financing overlays and covenant calculations;
• Supporting business development initiatives, including the production of high quality collateral, developing pitch documents and attending meetings with clients and prospects;
• Coaching and contributing to the development of more junior team members;
• Further developing your own business network.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Significant experience of working in debt advisory (or related field), including playing a lead role in day-to-day management of projects;
• Strong stakeholder management skills, developing close working relationships with clients, lenders and other advisors;
• Experience and understanding of different debt markets, including various market conventions and parameters;
• Demonstrate confidence in client situations, gaining client acceptance and demonstrating value through advice and insight;
• Sound commercial judgement and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems;
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen and a solid understanding of financial statements;
• Agility to convert analysis into various outputs;
• Ability to manage and develop more junior team members;
• Strong time management skills.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Possession of a finance qualification or similar;
• 5-7+ years experience of working in debt advisory, banking or a related field;
• Strong organisational and project management skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint skills;
• Proven team player and ability to build effective working relationships.

What we look for:

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, driven, and have a passion to be part of a fast-paced, successful debt advisory team.

What working at EY offers:

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development.

About EY:

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world.