Description
You will operate in the Transaction Advisory function, a part of Transactions Policy and Advisory Group (TPAG), which is responsible for due diligence on large and complex new transaction approvals, new product approvals, and strategic acquisitions/disposals.
Your day-to-day role will involve supporting the Transaction Manager's approval, closely liaising with Accounting Policy, Regulatory Policy, Business Finance, Reg Reporting, Market Risk, and other departments as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review complex structured transactions and perform technical Accounting and Regulatory analysis
- Support the Transaction Manager in their sign-off of new transaction approvals, legal entity approvals, and other structured transactions
- Coordinate all aspects related to Finance's approval of transactions, including accounting and regulatory treatment, booking/control, business case challenge, Risk Weighted Assets (RWA), regulatory leverage, liquidity, and cost-income ratio
- Review ROE Hurdles calculations and coordinate escalations where required
- Ensure adherence to governance framework and monitor/report on relevant aspects
- Support initiatives and take on responsibilities across the wider TPAG team
- Contribute to continuous improvement programme and process-driven change
Requirements:
- Experience in Investment Bank or Financial Services, with exposure to complex financial products and transactions in a highly regulated environment
- Deep technical expertise in either IFRS/accounting or CRR prudential regulation (ideally both)
- Good product knowledge across Fixed Income, Derivatives, and/or Equities
- Ability to analyse transactions and assess their accounting, regulatory, and financial implications
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines, and make clear judgements
- Demonstrable experience presenting complex information to senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity
What we offer:
- Hybrid Working model
- Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
- 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
- Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
- Flexible benefits, including Retail Discounts, Bike4Work scheme, and Gym benefits
- Opportunity to support a wide-ranging CSR programme + 2 days' volunteering leave per year