Associate, Debt Finance Trading Business

At OakNorth were on a mission to empower the UKs most ambitious businesses. Since 2015 weve lent over $18 billion across the UK and US helped create more than 58000 new homes and 36000 new jobs and supported hundreds of thousands of personal savers all while fuelling the UK economy.Our Debt Finance team sits at the heart of that mission supporting ambitious entrepreneurs with tailored funding solutions that drive real impact.This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic fast-growing bank thats redefining whats possible in business lending. Were not looking for just another cog in the wheel we want curious proactive self-starters who are eager to grow their careers while partnering with some of the UKs most ambitious business leaders.As an Associate in Debt Finance youll work closely with senior team members across every stage of the transaction lifecycle from origination through to execution ensuring each structured leveraged sponsor and cash flow deal is delivered seamlessly and with impact.Principal Responsibilities:Support the team on the execution of transactions across trading businesses including structured leveraged sponsor and cash flow finance deals.Help maintain and update the CRM tracking opportunities from new leads through to completed transactions.Assist in the preparation of credit papers and transaction recommendations for Credit Committee and other approval forums.Contribute to financial analysis and modelling to assess opportunities and test key assumptions.Conduct company sector and transaction research drawing insights from a variety of data sources.Attend client and third-party meetings with senior bankers contributing to discussions and capturing key insights.Collaborate across functions (Credit Transaction Execution Legal etc.) to help ensure deals are efficiently executed and funded.What Makes a Successful Associate:A Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field.Ideally 3 years experience in a finance-related role e.g. corporate banking leveraged finance debt advisory or transaction services.A keen interest in supporting UK mid-market businesses and learning how debt finance enables growth.Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to grasp complex financial information quickly.Confident communicator both written and verbal with an ability to collaborate across teams.Highly organised and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and learning.A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment where no two days are the same.Benefits and Perks:Equity. We want people to have a stake in the business so that all our interests are aligned.25 days holidayPersonalized benefits opt-in to what matters to youSubsidised Private Medical Insurance with BupaEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveWellbeing and social eventsSupport causes that matter to you Volunteering time offSalary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to work nursery gym electric car scheme)We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Financial Services,Financial Concepts,Accounting,Corporate Finance,Analysis Skills,Securities Law,Investment Banking,Microsoft Excel,Private equity,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1