Leading Global Energy Trading business is now seeking a Financial Analyst to join their Business Development/Origination team. The successful candidate will support and assist the Business Development Managers in the development and structuring of transactions and business development initiatives. The role will focus on supporting structured transactions that often involve elements of corporate finance (ie. acquisitions / divestitures / leasing of energy assets etc). Main responsibilities include: Assist in the origination and structuring of transactions and business development initiatives by: Developing Excel-based financial models to value transactions / initiatives; Develop and research ideas for new transactions and business development initiatives Preparing presentations / pitchbooks on transactions / initiatives for senior-level internal and external audiences Performing transaction due diligence and risk / reward analysis Supporting the transaction approval process (tax, credit, legal, accounting, risk etc.) Supporting the transaction integration process up to a point where deals are handed over to middle / back office To be considered for this role you should have two to four years work experience within a bank, trading house or Big 4 firm. You should ideally have some experience of the energy markets. You need excellent financial modelling skills and pitchbook/presentation skills. In addition you will need to understand structured transactions, Excellent modelling skills are required with excel and ideally some experience of Python or VBA. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. This is a high profile which will suit an ambitious candidate looking to take their career to the next level.