Senior Associate/Assistant Director - Leveraged Finance Debt AdvisoryAbout UsRothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.Overview Of RoleRothschild & Co is the largest and most experienced independent debt advisory team globally, with >50 dedicated debt professionals in London and >200 globally, we have advised on over 3,000 advisory and restructuring assignments totaling over $2.3 trillion of debt in the last 10 years.Our deep understanding of financial markets, the high volume of transactions we advise on, and our unrivalled network of industry and financing specialists in 40 countries, provide clients with a comprehensive perspective to achieve their strategic goals. Our distinct perspective allows us to achieve outstanding results for our clients and act as their most trusted advisers over the long term.We provide impartial, expert advice to our core client base of large and mid-sized private equity investors, non-investment grade corporates, families and entrepreneurs across Europe. We design and execute strategic M&A and financing solutions to help our clients reach their goals, acting as a trusted partner, taking a long-term and independent view on the challenges they face.ResponsibilitiesBe part of deal teams, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, reviewing and drafting key deal documentationSupport on the execution of a variety of different debt transactions including loans, private placements and public bondsDraft credit material covering the client’s credit story and key debt requirements (i.e. financial forecasts, Information Memorandums and prospectuses)Support senior deal team members with client dialogue and relationship management – ability to present and hold conversations with senior clients essentialClients and projects mainly cover large, investment grade, listed corporates / entities in the UK and IrelandResearching relevant industries to support the wider team’s marketing initiatives, optimising various sources of informationContribute content to client advice books by conducting ad-hoc analysis;Update market databases and credentialsDevelop and maintain standard or bespoke financial models with support from colleaguesPrepare board papers, memos and other corporate finance analysis to support client dialogue with wider M&A sector teams and product teamsUndertake debt capacity, financial covenant, and credit rating modellingSupport the team in coordinating the transaction process both internally and with the client and legal advisersEducation And QualificationsA level or equivalent: ABB or aboveDegree or equivalent: 2:1 or aboveACA (or equivalent) qualified: first time passes (having an ACA is a distinct advantage, but not essential)Experience, Skills And Competencies RequiredPrevious experience gained at a tier-one financial services organization engaged in investment banking or debt advisory is criticalPrior experience in debt advisory is not essential, open to applicants with credit ratings, M&A, acquisition financing and debt capital markets backgroundsAbility to communicate clearly as well as persuade and influence othersExposure to fundamental financial principles and experience of applying theseEffective relationship building skills with multiple stakeholders internally and externallyExperience of overcoming setbacks in order to deliver resultsAdvanced Microsoft Office skillsAptitude for ongoing personal and professional developmentOur goal is to have a balanced, inclusive and flexible environment which enables all colleagues to achieve their personal and professional aspirations, and to ensure that Rothschild & Co provides longer term opportunities for talent. This is a certified role. #J-18808-Ljbffr