Job descriptionBusiness typeTypes of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking
Job titleFront Office Analyst, Transaction Management - Houston
Contract typePermanent Contract
Job summaryPrimary FunctionThe Front Office Analyst will collaborate with transaction and relationship managers to evaluate structured and corporate energy transactions across the full deal lifecycle - from origination through closing - while supporting ongoing portfolio management.
Responsibilities- Assess client creditworthiness through financial analysis, strategic business evaluation, and cash flow modeling.
- Conduct comprehensive due diligence, including analysis of company and industry risks, evaluation of financial structures, and assessment of risk/return profiles across transactions and relationships.
- Prepare credit proposals in accordance with internal processes, coordinate with credit teams in New York and Paris, and present recommendations to credit committee for approval.
- Serve as a key liaison between product teams - including project finance, leveraged finance, trade finance, and securitization - and risk management.
- Review and analyze legal documentation related to transactions.
- Manage a portfolio of clients and transactions, including periodic credit reviews and ongoing monitoring of financial performance and industry dynamics.
- Coordinate with clients, external financial institutions, and internal credit and commercial teams as required.
- Build sector expertise and client relationships through participation in client meetings, industry conferences, and webinars.
- Support coverage bankers and PCO teams in origination and commercial efforts across the client and prospect portfolio.
Salary Range: $110k - $125k
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Supplementary Information- Competitive compensation in line with industry standards
- Collaborative, close-knit team environment (~15 professionals in the Houston office)
- Broad exposure to all segments of the energy industry and a diverse range of financial products
- Domestic and international career development opportunities
Position locationGeographical areaAmerica, United States Of America
CityHouston, TX
Candidate criteriaMinimal education levelBachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality- 1-2+ years of relevant experience; MBA a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in financial modeling and Microsoft Excel
- Solid understanding of accounting principles
- Prior experience in financial or credit analysis at a financial institution or rating agency
- Experience in the energy sector or in project/structured finance is a plus
Level of minimal experience0-2 years
Technical skills required- Microsoft Office products
LanguagesEnglish