Analyst/Associate – Investment Banking, Corporate Finance - #1092893

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our teams of experts in close to 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A1, Fitch Ratings: A+, R&I: A+).

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed transactional, financial and credit analysis, producing transaction and credit reports and memos for internal valuation process
• Prepare presentation materials for client meetings, covering topics such as strategic alternatives and capital markets activity
• Build detailed financial, market and credit models to evaluate performance under various operating scenarios and to analyze the impacts of different capital structures and potential capital market transactions or M&A transactions
• Perform extensive valuation / credit analysis and deal due diligence
• Conduct extensive industry / company research and financial analysis
• Coordinate execution efforts with deal team members across the Bank
• Provide support to senior investment banking professionals to develop marketing leads and ideas to generate new business
• Attend client meetings (when possible)
• Provide guidance to Analyst level bankers (Associate position)

Required Skills:

• Masters/University Degree holder in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience (Associate position) in an Investment Banking/Big 4 Accounting Firms/ PE
• Strong financial modelling aptitude and advanced knowledge in valuation (DCF / LBO)
• Thorough understanding of corporate finance products and deal execution processes
• Strong critical thinking with the ability to evaluate companies and financial information quickly and accurately
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong work ethics, detail orientation and a passion for excellence
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently and also a good team player