Barclays Investment Bank→
Analyst at Barclays Investment Bank in New York, 745 7th Avenue
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeNew York, 745 7th Avenue$110k–$135k/yr
Skills
investment bankingdebt capital marketsdebt capital markets knowledgeinterest ratesmacroeconomic dynamicscorporate financequantitative analysisfinancial modelingrisk managementderivativesequity-linked financing solutionsregulatory compliance - finraanalytical thinking
Job Description
Summary: Barclays Investment Bank is seeking a Debt Capital Markets Analyst to support the team in the origination and execution of corporate bond deals. The role involves working closely with clients in the Consumer, Retail, and Chemical sectors to help them raise capital while coordinating across internal stakeholders and external clients.
Responsibilities:
- Development and maintenance of strong relationships with corporate, financial and institutional clients to understand their financing needs and objectives.
- Development and maintenance of complex financial models to assess the value of assets, companies, or securities and identify the most appropriate structuring of capital raising initiatives, including equity financing via an initial public offerings, investment grade debt underwriting, leveraged financing solutions for non-investment grade clients, or derivative hedging solutions.
- Collaboration with Coverage, M&A, Syndicate, Global Markets, and cross functional teams to ensure successful origination, company due diligence, and execution of various capital market transactions.
- Identification, assessment, and management of risks associated with capital markets transactions and development of risk mitigation strategies in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Research, financial data analysis and continued development of market insights and investment recommendations.
- To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement
- Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
- Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
- They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources
- If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others
- OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate
- Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area
- Partner with other functions and business areas
- Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities
- Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately
- Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation
- Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise
- Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct
- Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function
- Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function
- Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail
- Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents
- Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information
- Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with Investment Banking, with direct exposure to Debt Capital Markets
- Solid understanding of debt capital markets, interest rates, macroeconomic dynamics, and corporate finance
- Ample quantitative and assessing skills, with the ability to synthesize market and company-specific data to develop effective client solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills, with the ability to guide multiple projects, balance competing priorities, and consistently meet tight deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Industry knowledge and experience to compliment good product/market knowledge
- Knowledge of and experience with related financing products within global markets, such as derivatives and equity-linked financing solutions
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Required Skills: Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Debt capital markets knowledge, Interest rates, Macroeconomic dynamics, Corporate finance, Quantitative analysis, Financial modeling, Risk management, Derivatives, Equity-linked financing solutions, Regulatory compliance - FINRA, Analytical thinking