Debt Origination Associate

Pension Insurance Corporation is recruiting for a Debt Origination Associate to join its PIC Capital department. The role involves sourcing, structuring and investing in off-benchmark investment grade debt, with a particular focus on Public Finance and Corporates.

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in relevant subject matter or strong employment record in a relevant front-office role
• Front-office experience working in an insurer/asset manager/pension fund/bank/rating agency or advisory firm with a focus on debt investing
• Basic experience in reviewing loan / bond / private placement documentation
• Experience in managing internal and external stakeholders of varying seniority, and presenting to internal stakeholders
• Basic understanding of private debt/credit markets, in areas such as credit ratings, debt structures, and sector risks, with a particular focus on corporates and public finance sectors
• Strong understanding of financial statements and ability to undertake financial analysis
• Basic understanding of interest rates/ curves/ cash flow discounting
• Ability to model cashflows for private debt transactions
• Basic understanding of foreign currency assets, inflation, and derivatives
• Displays a proactive mindset and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results
• Strong sense of teamwork and ability to work collaboratively
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and presentation skills (oral and written), in particular ability to present complex ideas clearly and succinctly
• Ability to network and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel
• Basic Bloomberg skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Openness to taking feedback and learning from it

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme