Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Centre is responsible for the origination of Eurobond and fixed income products across the EMEA region. As a Debt Capital Markets Associate – Origination, you will support the origination, structuring and execution of debt capital markets transactions across corporate, financial institutions, sovereign and sponsor clients in the EMEA region. This is a full time permanent position.
Key responsibilities
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Manage the end-to-end execution of Debt Capital Markets transactions across Investment Grade, High Yield, EMTN/MTN programmes and ESG-labelled bonds, including transaction materials, due diligence, rating processes, stakeholder coordination, pricing strategy and book-building activities
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Conduct detailed credit analysis, capital structure assessments and financial modelling to evaluate leverage, coverage metrics, covenant capacity, funding alternatives, refinancing strategies and transaction scenarios
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Own client interactions and product/service solutions. Provide advice directly to clients, identifying and presenting the most suitable financial products
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Support senior bankers in client engagement and relationship development by contributing to funding strategy discussions, preparing market insights, identifying business opportunities and supporting cross-product collaboration
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Develop client materials, market updates and strategic recommendations, while maintaining client intelligence and monitoring refinancing pipelines and funding requirements
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Monitor EMEA fixed income markets, issuance activity, investor trends, pricing benchmarks and comparable transactions to support transaction execution and client advisory
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Analyse regulatory developments and market dynamics impacting debt capital markets activity and contribute to internal market commentary, research and reporting
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Perform additional responsibilities and projects as assigned to contribute to the team’s objectives and business priorities
Requirements
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Degree educated in Finance, Economics, Business, Maths, or other relevant subject
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Solid experience in Debt Capital Markets, Debt Syndicate, Leveraged Finance, Corporate Banking, Fixed Income Syndicate, Structured finance
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Demonstrated experience in executing bond transactions within EMEA markets
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Exposure to cross-border and multi-currency transactions is preferable
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Solid understanding of bond mechanics, documentation and market conventions
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Knowledge of rating agency methodologies (Moody’s, S&P, Fitch)
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Excellent financial modelling and credit analysis skills
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex market information into clear and actionable insights
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High attention to detail and ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining quality standards
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Team player who is able to work independently
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Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills
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Commercial awareness
Having a presence in the UK for more than 90 years, Bank of China London Branch has been providing an excellent financial service to the market and maintain its competitive edge as an international bank operated in the UK. It has employees in over 33 countries, and it is one of the most internationalised overseas branch in the Bank of China Group. The Bank values the diversity of its employees and aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone can speak up and enjoy the equal opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
