Description

Company Description

Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver. We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally. We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers.

The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our 'best of both' approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities. This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale. We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent. If you're willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you're our kind of person.

Work with us because you:

• Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world
• Relish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking culture
• Enjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen
• Want to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groups
• Care about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares too
• Want to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourself

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Sponsors Analyst to join our team in London, United Kingdom. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our financial sponsors origination team, focusing on private equity clients and their portfolio companies.

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis and valuation of companies across various industries
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support investment decisions
• Prepare detailed presentations and pitch books for client meetings and internal use
• Assist in the execution of leveraged financings
• Perform industry research and market analysis to identify potential lending opportunities
• Collaborate with senior team members to develop investment theses and strategies
• Support the due diligence process for potential transactions
• Maintain and expand relationships with private equity clients and their portfolio companies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• Proven experience in professional services, banking, private equity, or a similar role
• Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency in valuation techniques
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPoint
• Excellent quantitative and analytical abilities
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of private equity and leveraged buyout transactions
• Knowledge of financial markets and investment strategies
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under pressure
• MBA or relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CFA) are desirable
• Willingness to work flexible hours as required by client needs and project deadlines

Additional Information

Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include:

• Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment
• Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app
• Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and health
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on gym membership
• Contributory pension scheme & death in service

Your Lifestyle - It's important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you're enjoying your leisure time.

• Minimum of 27 days holiday per year
• Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme
• Discounts on gym membership nationwide
• Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands
• Community support and charitable giving

Your Contribution - We're focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals.

• Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success
• Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done