Selby Jennings
Associate | Sponsor Coverage | London
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Associate | Financial Sponsors Coverage | London
We are working on behalf of a leading international bank that is investing heavily in the continued growth of its Financial Sponsors business in London. As part of this expansion, the team is looking to hire an Associate to support and develop relationships with private equity clients across Europe. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to transition from a Leveraged Finance background into a broader, relationship-driven Sponsors role while maintaining strong exposure to financing transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support coverage and relationship management of private equity sponsors across the UK and wider European market.
- Partner with product teams including Leveraged Finance, Acquisition Finance, DCM, ECM, M&A, and Corporate Banking to originate and execute transactions.
- Assist in the development of strategic client plans and sponsor engagement initiatives.
- Prepare client materials, market updates, pitchbooks, and internal approval documentation.
- Coordinate deal execution processes across internal stakeholders and external advisory parties.
- Monitor sponsor activity, portfolio developments, and market trends to identify new business opportunities.
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Candidate Profile:
- 3-6 years of relevant experience within Leveraged Finance, Acquisition Finance, or Sponsor Coverage.
- Strong understanding of sponsor-backed transactions, LBO structures, and acquisition financing.
- Proven financial modelling and credit analysis capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A commercial mindset with a genuine interest in developing client relationships.
- Desire to move into a broader origination and coverage-focused role.
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The Opportunity:
- Join a growing and well-supported Sponsors franchise with strong senior leadership backing.
- Significant exposure to leading private equity clients and high-profile transactions.
- Opportunity to broaden product exposure beyond Leveraged Finance.
- Clear progression opportunities within an expanding platform.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment based in London.
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