World-class debt origination and syndication require premier sales, trading, research and capital markets capabilities. Our sales force maintains active relationships with a broad universe of institutional investors, and our traders are highly experienced at making markets and delivering exceptional execution on behalf of our clients. Our research specialists deliver strategic, forward-looking analyses to help clients evaluate relative value and risk characteristics of various credits, whereas our debt capital markets specialist teams deliver creative solutions for issuers and investors across all asset classes, including high grade, high yield, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities and syndicated loans.
Overview
Sales and trading professionals together with capital markets product specialists form the core of the global markets business. This is where currencies, interest rates, derivatives and debt instruments are traded across the financial markets and across the globe. Clients include professional counterparties (like other financial institutions), hedge funds, institutional investors (like pension funds), multinational corporations and leading local companies. Working closely together as a team: the research team provides market analysis and up-to-the-minute ideas; the traders price the products and manage the risk; the sales teams match the investment opportunity to the client and close the sale; and the capital markets specialists identify the best funding solution for the client and work with our bankers to structure and price the transaction, and successfully bring it to the global financial markets.
Placed in a sales, trading or specialized capital markets product group position on a specific product desk, Analysts analyze, structure and sell debt securities; execute innovative financial risk programs; and provide integrated solutions to corporate clients and institutional investors, through:
Tracking current market, industry and company activity
Developing economic forecasts and research
Providing critical data and insight on companies, industries and transactions
Demonstrating understanding of client objectives and our comprehensive suite of products and services
Preparing and presenting new ideas
Conducting client due diligence and advanced financial modeling
Structuring, pitching and executing transactions in close coordination with professionals throughout the organization, including senior management, group heads, senior economists, product specialists, corporate bankers and fellow Analysts.
Qualifications
Candidates must demonstrate a combination of academic aptitude, quantitative skills, strategic and creative thinking and distinguished written and oral communications skills. Analysts are required to manage several projects at once and work effectively as an individual and as part of a team. Some common driving characteristics we look for assertiveness, attention to detail, exceptional academic achievement, initiative, team focus, intensity and a passion for the markets, leadership, self-confidence, strategic and creative thinking capabilities, strong work ethic, strong communication skills and dedication to a career in global markets. In addition, you must have obtained or are realistically expecting to obtain a minimum GPA 3.5 or 2:1 degree or equivalent. Fluency in a second European language is a distinct advantage.
Training
Bank of America's summer analyst programme is the ideal opportunity to gain an introduction into the world of technology. The 10-week programme kicks off with an induction week covering core skills before you hit your desk where you will work along side our fulltime associates. Throughout the summer, as well as receiving support from your line manager, HR and a buddy, you will also experience a number of social and educational events giving you a great insight into Bank of America. If you perform well over the summer, you may go back to university with a job offer for the following year enabling you to truly focus on your studies.
Locations
Analysts will work in Canary Wharf, London.
How to Apply
All applications must be made through this website. Follow this link to the "How to Apply" page.
