We're looking for an Investment Banker to

• To advise our clients how to achieve their desired rating goals in the context of contemplated transactions and/or their wider corporate 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

• To advise UBS bankers on the potential rating impact of proposed transactions for clients (M&A, debt, equity, hybrid debt/capital/equity-linked)

• To work 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

• Subject matter expert that must possess commercial acumen and impressive communication skills to advise both clients and UBS bankers of the latest rating agency rating actions and/or the implications of rating methodology changes on our clients in order to assist proposing solutions to mitigate any adverse impact

• To 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

Job Reference #

310070BR

City

London

Job Type

Full Time

Your Career Comeback

We are open to applications from career returners. Find out more about our program on ubs.com/careercomeback.

Your team

You'll be working in the DCM EMEA team in London.

Your expertise

• 5 + years experience in a credit analysis or advisory role
• Experience presenting and positioning the rationale of credit decisions to rating and/or other credit committees
• Experience communicating with clients at the highest (C-suite) level
• Detailed understanding of at least one rating agency's corporate rating criteria

Skills:
• Ability to reach credit estimates quickly based on limited information, and to judge the sensitivity of those estimates to changing parameters such as leverage or transaction scope
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to reach highly nuanced credit judgements following extensive analysis of information
• Ability to advise 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

About us

UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors..

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Join us

At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

Disclaimer / Policy statements

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.