Assistant Analyst in Leveraged Finance

Would you like to be part of the leading Leveraged Finance franchise in the Nordics working with local and international private equity funds on LBOs and other financing transactions? We are now looking for ambitious Assistant Analyst in Leveraged Finance to join the team.

At Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve. That’s why we’re deeply committed to providing the financial solutions of tomorrow to our customers. We’re creating an agile environment where we experiment and grow together – and we need your ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger. 

About this opportunity

Welcome to the Leveraged Finance Denmark team. Our team of approx. 35 professionals across the Nordics is responsible for delivering first-class debt services and financing solutions to local and international private equity funds. Such services include leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, debt capital markets transactions, dividend recapitalisations and restructurings. As Assistant Analyst in Leveraged Finance you will have the opportunity to work with the unit’s pan-Nordic project teams and closely with other Investment Banking units to support all parts of the private equity related financing value chain, including pitching, structuring, execution and distribution of instruments. Our team aim to deliver on high work ethics and strong client focus together with a positive and non-hierarchal mindset, promoting all in the team to take on responsibility.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform various tasks linked to company analysis and modelling in order to understand company specific risk
• Conduct preparation and review of materials used in the financing of clients, including investment memoranda, management presentations and pitch books
• Participate in the development of recommendations as well as deal structuring and execution of private equity financing transactions
• Stay updated on market development on products and services in order to support the development of relevant advice and services to clients
• Concisely summarise recommendations as well as market updates both in writing and verbally to clients and internal stakeholders

You’ll join a passionate team of highly skilled professionals who always walk the extra mile to serve our customers and deliver value to Nordea. The role is based in Copenhagen.

The position is 20 hours a week with flexibility during exam and holiday periods.

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us. 

To succeed in this role, we believe that you: 

• A team player with strong interpersonal skills committed to empowering others
• Demonstrate flair and interest for finance, commercial insight and an ability to produce high quality work with meticulous attention to detail under strict deadlines.
• Are self-starter with positive ‘can-do attitude’, solid work ethic and ability able to manage multiple tasks
• Enjoy a hectic and ever-changing work environment and strive to deliver results that surpass expectations

 Your experience and background:   

• Solid academic record. Ideally, you have at least two years left of your studies
• First-rate communication skills in English and Danish (or another Scandinavian language)
• Strong numerical, analytical and financial modelling skills, including hands-on experience with MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

If this sounds like you, get in touch!