Assistant Director - Banking & Investments
Apply locations City Centre, Leeds
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Today
Time left to apply: End Date: January 6, 2025 (27 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: JR100201
About UK Infrastructure Bank
We are the new, government-owned policy bank - launched in June 2021 - providing £22bn of infrastructure finance and partnering with the private sector and local government to finance a green industrial revolution and drive growth across the United Kingdom.
We are looking for skilled and results-oriented individuals who are motivated to help us build the UKIB into an industry-leading institution.
Job Purpose
Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week in the Leeds office.
Salary: £90,000 – 130,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Final Deadline to Apply: 6th January 2025. Early submission is encouraged, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
About the Role: An Assistant Director in the Banking and Investments Team will focus on the execution of complex, bespoke transactions deploying debt, equity, and guarantees.
The role involves supporting Directors, deputising as necessary, in analysing investment opportunities, collaborating with co-investors, negotiating documentation, and driving the due diligence and investment approval processes. The role holder will act as an ambassador for the National Wealth Fund.
Core Role Accountabilities:
* Market Engagement:
Support Directors in engaging with investors, developers, banks, and industry to enhance the profile of the National Wealth Fund. Attend industry events and roundtables and proactively generate new investment opportunities.
* Originate and Screen Projects:
Assist in identifying and evaluating potential projects. Prepare Investment Committee papers commenting on commercial viability, impact, and policy credentials.
* Develop Strategic Solutions:
Utilise the full product suite, including debt, equity, and guarantees, to deliver financing solutions aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
* Deal Team Participation:
Work as a proactive member of deal teams, leading day-to-day on structuring, negotiation, and due diligence processes.
* Internal Collaboration:
Work collaboratively to share expertise, contribute to sector strategies, and assess the suitability of prospective deals.
* Build External Relationships:
Develop positive working relationships with external stakeholders, including government departments, similar arms-length bodies, investors, advisers, and project sponsors.
* Lead and Mentor:
Act as a role model and mentor for junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements:
* Career Experience:
Proven experience in complex financing/investment roles, including lending, investment, advisory, or asset management.
* Technical Knowledge:
Deep understanding of market terms, demonstrating strong financial acumen.
* Commercial Insight:
Commercially astute with evidence of negotiation skills from involvement in complex transactions.
* Analytical and Modelling Skills:
Strong analytical and numeracy skills, including advanced financial modelling.
* Relationship Building:
Confident in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Due Diligence Expertise:
Proficient in understanding and analysing complex information and data as part of the due diligence process.
* Communication Skills:
Excellent presentation and communication skills, including strong written and report writing abilities.
A career with us offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact and work on cutting-edge technologies that will drive the UK’s future. We value diversity in our people and inclusion is at the heart of what we do.
We offer competitive benefits and unique learning opportunities from combining both private and public sector skills and experience.
About us
The bank encourages a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people. Inclusion is at the heart of what the Bank does. Diversity in the Bank’s people and their ideas will be vital to the bank’s success. Appointments will be made on merit, with regard to maintaining the breadth of experience and expertise required and reflecting diversity in the broadest sense, to embrace different perspectives, characteristics, and experience, as well as being broadly representative of the nations and regions of the UK.
This role is open to full-time, part-time, or job-share applicants. Job-share applicants should supply individual CVs and a joint cover letter submitted with both applications.
As part of our standard hiring process, please be informed that a background check will be conducted for successful candidates in accordance with our company policy and industry best practices. Please note, that successful candidates will be offered a salary that is appropriate to their relevant experience and performance during the selection process.
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