Investment Banking Associate – FIG Rating Advisory, DCMG

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We're looking for an Investment Banking Associate who has a focus on Financial Institutions who can:

• assist in advising our clients on how to achieve their desired rating goals in the context of contemplated transactions and/or their wider strategic objectives – this may include working directly with and/or presenting to a broad spectrum of stakeholders including our clients (at a C‑suite, Treasury and/or operational level) in addition to the rating agencies to help achieve these goals
• advise UBS bankers on the potential rating impact of proposed transactions for clients (M&A, debt, equity, hybrid debt/capital/equity‑linked)
• collaborate with other UBS bankers to prepare and present analysis on the expected rating impact of a contemplated transaction to UBS credit committees as an integral role in any potential UBS balance sheet commitment and/or underwriting
• work with other UBS bankers to develop innovative solutions and products to enable clients to obtain finance, manage their business and manage the rating outcomes

Full Time

333764

London

You will be working within the Ratings Advisory Team in London. The team works with Global Banking divisions on advising corporate and financial institutions clients on their rating and rating‑led capital needs, in the context of transactions (M&A, capital markets transactions) or wider strategic advice. This role gives exposure to a variety of different teams within global banking (equity and debt capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged finance, sector and country coverage).

• 3+ years’ experience in a rating agency, credit analysis, or investment banking role with focus on Financial Institutions (Insurance exposure is an advantage)
• Experience building credit assessments alongside senior colleagues
• Understanding of at least one rating agency's financial institutions or insurance rating criteria
• Ability to reach views based on limited information, and to judge the sensitivity of those estimates to changing parameters such as leverage or transaction scope
• Ability to work as part of a team to reach sound credit judgements following extensive analysis of information
• Ability to support in advising clients on how best to manage their ratings, through understanding of methodologies, or negotiation and communication tactics with the agencies
• Ability to work with teams of bankers under tight timetables to deliver transactions for UBS' clients
• Ability to prioritise and self‑manage competing work streams including longer‑term projects and short‑term credit analysis

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey.

We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.