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Description Hello, we're Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. We are looking for a highly motivated and curious Associate to join our Group Strategy and Corporate Development team. This is a high-impact role designed for a professional who thrives on rigor and wants to play a foundational part in our inorganic and organic growth initiatives. As an Associate, you will be deeply embedded in the execution of strategic projects and M&A transactions, providing the data-driven insights that inform the long-term roadmap for both the Bank and our global SaaS business, Engine. Responsibilities Strategy & Transaction Execution Workstream Execution: Support complex strategic projects by owning specific workstreams, disaggregating problems, and conducting the analysis required to reach a recommendation. Deal Support: Act as a core member of the execution team for M&A, joint ventures, and partnerships. This will include valuing businesses, supporting the development of deal rationales, managing data rooms, coordinating due diligence providers, and preparing initial drafts of investment committee materials. Owning Deliverables: Draft clear, high-quality presentations and board papers. You will be responsible for ensuring that complex data is synthesized into a narrative that is succinct and clear. Analysis & Financial Understanding Financial Modelling: Build and maintain financial models (new ventures, M&A target business plans, and bank merger models) to evaluate new business cases and corporate opportunities. Valuation & Research: Perform detailed valuation analysis using multiple methodologies (Comps, Precedents, Fundamental). Market Intelligence: Monitor the global FinTech, Banking, and TMT landscape, providing regular briefings on competitor moves, regulatory shifts, and emerging trends. Team & Culture Cross-Functional Liaison: Work closely with FP&A, Investor Relations, Finance, Legal, and other teams to gather data and validate assumptions for strategic initiatives. Execution Rigour: Maintain a high velocity of output, ensuring all deliverables are accurate, formatted to a high standard, and delivered ahead of schedule. Continuous Improvement: Proactively suggest ways to improve internal processes Requirements Experience & Background We are looking for 2-4 years of experience in a high performing, and analytical environment, typically: Investment Banking: Senior analyst level, preferably within a FIG, FinTech, or TMT coverage group. Strategy Consulting: Senior associate level, with experience in commercial due diligence or corporate strategy. Corporate Development / PE: Early-career experience in a deal-oriented environment within the financial services or technology sectors. Technical & Analytical Skills Problem Solving: Ability to structure a clear approach to complex questions Excel Technical Skills: Strong financial modeling skills. You should be comfortable building models from scratch that are logical, flexible, and error-free. Communication: Strong PowerPoint skills and the ability to write concise, professional long-form documents. Attributes First-Principles Thinking: You take a logical and data-driven approach to any task, even if it's something you've never done before Attention to Detail: You have minimal tolerance when it comes to data accuracy and presentation formatting Drive & Autonomy: You are a self-starter who can manage your own time and take initiative without constant supervision. Low Ego: You are happy to roll up your sleeves on any task, from high-level strategy to administrative deal management, to help the team succeed Applications for this role will close at 9am on Monday April 13th. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.

Description Hello, we're Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. We are looking for a highly motivated, curious and technically proficient Manager to join our Group Strategy and Corporate Development team. This is a critical role that supports the Group's inorganic and organic growth initiatives, offering you the opportunity to leverage your analytical rigor and strategy development experience in a dynamic, rapidly scaling FinTech environment. You will play a hands-on role in leading strategic projects, supporting M&A execution, and contributing to the long-term strategic planning for both the Bank and our global SaaS business, Engine. Responsibilities Strategy & Transaction Ownership Project Leadership: Own and execute defined workstreams within complex strategic projects, translating high-level objectives into structured workplans, and delivering data-driven recommendations. Deal Execution: Support the end-to-end transaction lifecycle for M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, including financial due diligence, detailed valuation, and preparation of transaction materials. Stakeholder Communication: Prepare clear, concise, and compelling presentations and papers for the C-Suite, Group Board, and external investors, ensuring all materials are flawless. Analysis & Financial Acumen Financial Modelling: Develop financial models and business cases for corporate activities, ensuring the clear testing of assumptions and a strong understanding of Starling's key value drivers. Valuation: Lead on valuation exercises, including comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and DCF modelling. Market Analysis: Conduct rigorous market research and monitor the competitive landscape (FinTech, Banking, and TMT) to inform strategic positioning and opportunity identification. Team & Culture Mentorship: Actively coach and guide Analysts and Associates on best practices in financial analysis, structuring strategic problems, and high-quality output generation. Execution Rigour: Drive a culture of high-velocity execution, managing multiple competing workstreams and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work. Collaboration: Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships within Finance and other teams across the Group. Requirements Experience & Background 3-5 years of experience in a high-calibre environment, with a significant portion spent in one of the following: Investment Banking (Associate level): Ideally within a FIG, FinTech, or TMT coverage group at a top-tier bulge bracket or elite boutique bank, with demonstrable transaction exposure. Strategy Consulting Firm (Senior Associate to Manager): Experience in complex, hypothesis-driven strategic projects and commercial due diligence projects. Private Equity or Corporate Development: Relevant experience in deal execution and strategic analysis, in a fintech or banking sector. Technical & Analytical Skills Financial Modeling: Highly proficient in financial modelling and with a strong understanding of bank-specific technicals, valuation techniques (DCF, multiples). Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to disaggregate ambiguous problems and structure them into clear, actionable workstreams. Presentation & Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to create clear, data-backed commercial narratives suitable for senior audiences. Attributes First-Principles Thinking: A logical, data-driven approach to solving new and complex problems. Commercial Instinct: An acute focus on the drivers of value and the bottom-line impact of strategic decisions. Execution Focus: A bias for action, high attention to detail, and a commitment to driving workstreams to a conclusion with autonomy. Stakeholder Management: Confident engaging with and influencing internal stakeholders across all levels of the organisation. Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and fluid environment where priorities can shift rapidly Low Ego: The ability to successfully work as part of a team with little hierarchy Applications for this role will close at 9am on Monday April 13th. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.

Hello, we're Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. We are looking for a highly motivated and curious Associate to join our Group Strategy and Corporate Development team. This is a high-impact role designed for a professional who thrives on rigor and wants to play a foundational part in our inorganic and organic growth initiatives. As an Associate, you will be deeply embedded in the execution of strategic projects and M&A transactions, providing the data-driven insights that inform the long-term roadmap for both the Bank and our global SaaS business, Engine. Responsibilities Strategy & Transaction Execution Workstream Execution: Support complex strategic projects by owning specific workstreams, disaggregating problems, and conducting the analysis required to reach a recommendation. Deal Support: Act as a core member of the execution team for M&A, joint ventures, and partnerships. This will include valuing businesses, supporting the development of deal rationales, managing data rooms, coordinating due diligence providers, and preparing initial drafts of investment committee materials. Owning Deliverables: Draft clear, high-quality presentations and board papers. You will be responsible for ensuring that complex data is synthesized into a narrative that is succinct and clear. Analysis & Financial Understanding Financial Modelling: Build and maintain financial models (new ventures, M&A target business plans, and bank merger models) to evaluate new business cases and corporate opportunities. Valuation & Research: Perform detailed valuation analysis using multiple methodologies (Comps, Precedents, Fundamental). Market Intelligence: Monitor the global FinTech, Banking, and TMT landscape, providing regular briefings on competitor moves, regulatory shifts, and emerging trends. Team & Culture Cross-Functional Liaison: Work closely with FP&A, Investor Relations, Finance, Legal, and other teams to gather data and validate assumptions for strategic initiatives. Execution Rigour: Maintain a high velocity of output, ensuring all deliverables are accurate, formatted to a high standard, and delivered ahead of schedule. Continuous Improvement: Proactively suggest ways to improve internal processes. Experience & Background We are looking for 2-4 years of experience in a high performing, and analytical environment, typically: Investment Banking: Senior analyst level, preferably within a FIG, FinTech, or TMT coverage group. Strategy Consulting: Senior associate level, with experience in commercial due diligence or corporate strategy. Corporate Development / PE: Early-career experience in a deal-oriented environment within the financial services or technology sectors. Technical & Analytical Skills Problem Solving: Ability to structure a clear approach to complex questions. Excel Technical Skills: Strong financial modeling skills. You should be comfortable building models from scratch that are logical, flexible, and error-free. Communication: Strong PowerPoint skills and the ability to write concise, professional long-form documents. Attributes First-Principles Thinking: You take a logical and data-driven approach to any task, even if it's something you've never done before. Attention to Detail: You have minimal tolerance when it comes to data accuracy and presentation formatting. Drive & Autonomy: You are a self-starter who can manage your own time and take initiative without constant supervision. Low Ego: You are happy to roll up your sleeves on any task, from high-level strategy to administrative deal management, to help the team succeed. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.

For this role we offer the hybrid working approach with 2 days a week onsite in Livingston campus. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We're recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join our Supply Chain & Direct Product Costs accounting team. We're looking for a proactive, adaptable person who takes ownership; someone with strong analytical capability, who can understand issues quickly, and prioritise for impact. This role supports one of Sky's largest and most complex business areas, with a direct impact on reported performance and decision-making, and you'll play a key role supporting the business to report accurate, timely financials, working closely with Commercial Finance and stakeholders across Supply Chain operations. You'll add value through insightful analysis, robust control, and a strong understanding of the underlying drivers. For your development, there'll be opportunities to experience multiple process areas, deputise for colleagues, and conduct proactive ad hoc analysis. What you'll do: Own end-to-end accounting processes related to Sky's inventory held for resale and Supply Chain operating costs Oversee, review, and continuously enhance processes performed by our offshore operations team, providing clear guidance and constructive support Investigate P&L, Balance Sheet, and Working Capital variances vs forecast, prior year, prior month, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations related to your area, ensuring strong control Partner closely with Commercial Finance and Supply Chain stakeholders to provide insight, support decision-making, and resolve issues efficiently Contribute to process improvements and automation, for example through partnering with our in-house power platform engineer What you'll bring: A professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) is beneficial; high-performing exam-qualified or finalist candidates are also welcome Management Reporting / General Ledger accounting experience is essential Proactive problem-solving mindset High attention to detail Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable: Working knowledge of SAP ECC6 Advanced excel skills Inventory accounting experience Strong underlying financial and analytical capability, with the confidence to work through ambiguity Team overview: Controllership We enable Sky to succeed by ensuring we are a cost effective, scalable operation delivering great service in an agile and responsive way. Sky Finance has a deserved reputation for being at the heart of Sky's success - making things Simple by Design, finding the Win-Win for our business and customers, and working as One-Team. The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: " Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows"(for non-Sky customers) A generous pension package" Private healthcare" Discounts and cashback at over 800 Retailers How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Livingston Watermark House Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston North train station and the town centre. Plus there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

The Opportunity - M4 Corridor - Windsor / Slough / Reading / Bracknell / Wokingham We are seeking a highly ambitious and driven Junior Merchandiser (or a Senior Assistant Merchandiser ready for the next step) to join a rapidly growing luxury brand. This is a pivotal role within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, offering the opportunity to take real ownership across WSSI management, stock planning, sales analysis, and product lifecycle management. You'll play a key role in supporting merchandising strategy, driving trading performance, and ensuring the success of a premium product range. Key Responsibilities Merchandising & Trading Lead line project management from planning through to product launch Own and manage WSSI (Weekly Sales, Stock & Intake) processes to optimise stock levels and maximise sales performance Deliver detailed sales analysis, trading reports, and performance insights Identify risks and opportunities across stock, intake, and sell-through Planning & Stock Management Support forecasting, demand planning, and inventory management Oversee stock intake, replenishment, and availability Monitor product performance, margin, and stock turn Product & Ecommerce Merchandising Manage new product setup including product codes, pricing, and costings Maintain website product listings, ensuring accuracy of descriptions, imagery, and categorisation Support online merchandising, product sortation, and conversion optimisation Critical Path & Cross-Functional Collaboration Track critical path timelines to ensure on-time product launches Work closely with Buying, Marketing, Finance, Logistics, and Customer Service Act as a key point of contact for merchandising insights and reporting About You Bachelor's degree or equivalent 3-6 years' experience in merchandising, assistant merchandising, or stock planning Strong experience with WSSI, forecasting, and inventory management Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis) Strong understanding of retail KPIs: sell-through, margin, stock turn, intake planning Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management Commercially aware with a passion for retail, ecommerce, and product performance Experience within luxury, fashion, accessories, or watches is highly desirable Proactive, driven, and confident in a fast-paced SME environment What's on Offer Salary circa 38,000 + discretionary annual bonus Hybrid working (1 day from home) 25 days holiday + birthday off Pension contribution Optional health insurance & life insurance Staff discount On-site parking Collaborative, high-growth environment with strong career progression Junior Merchandiser, Assistant Merchandiser, Senior Assistant Merchandiser, Retail Merchandising, Ecommerce Merchandising, WSSI, Stock Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Trading Analyst, Sales Analysis, Product Lifecycle, Luxury Retail, Watches, Jewellery, Fashion, Excel, Data Analysis, Buying & Merchandising, DTC, Online Retail, Product Setup, Critical Path Management Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Title: Senior Analyst - Corporate Actions Location: Hybrid - Manchester - 3 days on site per week, 2 days remote Salary: £32,000-£36,000 Who we are: interactive investor is an award-winning investment platform that puts its customers in control of their financial future. We've been helping investors for nearly 30 years. We've seen market highs and lows and been resilient throughout. We're now the UK's number one flat-fee investment platform, with assets under administration approaching £75 billion and over 450,000 customers. For a simple, flat monthly fee we provide a secure home for your pensions, ISAs and investments. We offer a wide choice of over 20,000 UK and international investment options, including shares, funds, trusts and ETFs. We also bring impartial, expert content from our award-winning financial journalists, highly engaged community of investors, and daily newsletters and insights. Purpose of role: The UK and International Corporate Action teams sit within the Investment Operations area of ii. Reporting to the Corporate Actions Team Manager, the role holder is, under limited supervision, responsible for executing the timely and accurate end to end processing of all Corporate Action and Dividend events which have an impact on security positions held by our clients. We work in a fast paced, deadline driven high risk financial environment so attention to detail, efficiency, and accuracy is key. The department has been well established in Manchester and is a highly efficient and successful operation, providing first class service to our clients. This has been achieved through a strong focus on control, automation and people. We are looking for a dynamic and high performing team member to continue the positive progression of the area. Responsibilities: Manage the end-to-end corporate action event life cycle on capital and income events across UK and international markets and custody platforms (CREST, Aegon, UBS, FNZ, Direct Fund Managers) and Validations. Analysis and interpretation of incoming market announcements from data vendors, creation of the event in our systems ensuring compliance with CASS, CRS , MiFID and consumer duty requirements. Timely set up and distribution of event notifications to customers and acting on client elections accurately by acceptance deadline. Ensuring corporate action entitlements are allocated to our customer accounts in an accurate and timely manner with correct book cost apportionment and subsequent post reconciliation tasks completed. Maintenance of the Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP) programme and daily adjustment of firm prefunding requirements for dividends. Own the end to end process of cross border events to ensure final settlement in the resultant market/custodian. Communication with other market participants concerning the timely settlement of market claims. Processing of IPO events including elections and entitlements, and processing VCT applications when received from customers. Processing of Accelerated Book Builds (out of hours where applicable) including elections and entitlements. Processing proxy voting, ensuring accuracy and completeness and creating letters of representation to ensure customers are correctly represented at proxy events. Identification and escalation of commercial opportunities through corporate action announcements. Liaise with external counterparties and agents / internal departments at all levels and external correspondents as required. Interact daily with Customer Services, handling all front office and customer queries in a timely and efficient manner to deliver a first class customer experience. This includes emails, FOBOW's and Secure messages. Maintain the first line of compliance defence by ensuring individual adherence to business processes and procedures that are designed to meet the regulatory standards set out in the relevant FCA rules and guidance, with particular reference to CASS regulation. Completion of regular 1042 reconciliations working closely with key stakeholders including operational tax department and international and UK Custodians. Analysing operational processes, identifying and progressing opportunities for improvement. Assistance with ad hoc and scheduled projects as required. Assist with system testing as required. Provide Management Information when required. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Skills & Experience Required: Proven 3 Years+ experience in a corporate actions or dividend role including the ability to complete end to end processing of events. Advanced analytical skills to interpret complex market, legal, tax, and company data relating to corporate events. Full understanding of FCA rules including CASS , MiFID, Consumer Duty and CRS reporting. Full understanding of the financial and reputational risks associated with corporate action processing. Ability to develop a strong and trusting relationship with key stakeholders and internal business units - another essential component of the role is dealing with ad hoc requests from a variety of different Business Units across the firm as and when they arise. Advanced ability to effectively communicate; defined as communication that is direct, courteous, grammatically correct, clear, succinct, and business-like. Advanced ability to exercise sound judgement to make logical decisions and know when to escale issues. Credibly debate and challenge processes within your role in line with the approved Risk Appetite Framework. Advanced ability to organise, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast paced environment. Approaches all situations with positive outlook, energy and enthusiasm with resilience , drive and initiative. Shows creativity and takes individual ownership for work quality and improvement. Ability to be vocal and promote own ideas and solutions to colleagues of all levels. Degree in Business or finance related discipline or Level 3 IOC (CISI) - Desirable. Benefits: Group Personal Pension Plan - 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution Life Assurance and Group Income Protection Private Medical Insurance - Provided by Bupa 25 Days Annual Leave, plus bank holidays Staff Discounts on our investment products Personal & Well-being Fund - Supporting your physical and mental wellness Retail Discounts - Savings at a wide range of high street and online retailers Voluntary Flexible Benefits - Tailor your benefits to suit your lifestyle Please Note: We will do our utmost efforts to respond to all applicants. However, due to the high volume of applications we're currently receiving, if you haven't been contacted within 30 days of application, please consider unsuccessful. interactive investor operates in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, disabilities, gender identities, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and making reasonable adjustments where needed to support disabled applicants. We actively prevent all forms of discrimination, harassment, and victimisation-whether direct, indirect, associative, or perceptive.

About the Role Grade Level (for internal use): 08 Only candidates who have the rights to work in London or Frankfurt will be considered. The Team The EMEA Leveraged Finance team are experts with respect to the leveraged loan and high yield bond markets. Within Leveraged Finance, the credit estimate function produces an abbreviated credit analysis (such as Credit Estimates, Private Credit Analysis and Mid-Market Evaluations) as an input to support the analysis of Structured Credit (CLOs), project finance or as stand alone credit ratings work. Our team values collaboration, analytical excellence, and the development of emerging talent in credit analysis. The team also undertakes data analysis in support of analytical publishing and supports the sector teams in recovery analysis. The Impact As a Credit Estimate Research Assistant, you will play a crucial role in evaluating middle market companies that directly impact CLO credit quality and small business financing access. The analyses you produce will be used by other S&P teams to rate Collateralized Loan Obligations, and by our clients to evaluate the credit quality of their overall loan portfolios. CLO Investors and Managers rely on our evaluation of middle market companies. Although our credit opinions are not publicly disclosed, they have a tremendous impact not only on the credit quality of the CLOs we rate but also on the ability of small businesses to borrow from an important segment of the financial markets. What You'll Gain Opportunities to work with a global team and hands on high impact credit experience Exposure to diverse industry sectors and credit analysis methodologies Direct mentorship from senior analysts and credit professionals Potential progression to investor facing roles and research projects Responsibilities Analyse company financials and prepare daily company evaluations for review by senior analysts Assist with detailed financial analysis for use in reports and related materials for S&P Global Ratings publications Work within a global team of analysts to analyse pertinent financial, operational and industry data to determine Credit Estimates Demonstrate attention to detail and quality focus while meeting specific timelines and deliverables As a Credit Estimates Research Assistant, you will initially spend most of your time learning the methodology by which S&P performs credit analysis and getting familiar with our analytical tools and processes. You will focus on analysing a number of diverse companies and learn how to evaluate credit quality as efficiently as possible Actively seek guidance and feedback to continuously improve analytical skills and credit assessment capabilities As you gain experience, you may deal with investors directly and work on research projects Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve common analytical goals and support broader team objectives All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Analytical skills, especially financial statement and quantitative analysis Some commercial credit or financial and credit analytical experience. An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 1+ years of experience A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Business or Mathematics Fluency in English (written and verbal) along with fluent (written and verbal) French and/or Dutch and/or Spanish language skills Strong Excel skills Strong attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to produce high quality analytical output within defined parameters and timelines Preferred Qualifications Progress towards CFA/MBA would be desirable Demonstrated curiosity and eagerness to learn credit analysis methodologies Experience working collaboratively in team environments Strong problem solving abilities and resourceful approach to analytical challenges About S&P Global Ratings At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions. S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit What's In It For You? Our Mission Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best in class benefits for families. Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets. S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy ("the Policy") that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy's requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. 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Commercial Finance Business Partner (12 month FTC) Job Description Hybrid Working Working for a highly respected, global law firm in their Newcastle Office The Role: The role provides the opportunity to support the evolution of finance business partnering through commercially driven finance support to Business Services functions. The role will support Business Services leadership: providing financial guidance, analysis, and advice to support Marketing & Business Development, General Counsel & Risk, Finance and Transformation. Key responsibilities include collaborating with budget holders on planning, analysing financial performance, monthly reporting and translating financial data into actionable insights to help drive decision-making, efficiency, and ultimately profitability. The role requires strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor. Reporting to Senior Finance Business Partner - Business Services the role sits in a small team of four (Senior Finance Business Partner, Finance Business Partner - IT, and Finance Analyst), within the large Newcastle Finance function. The Role Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Collaboration with leadership to understand their goals, challenges, and opportunities. To be a trusted advisor a key requirement is to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and effectively communicate financial information and insights to non-financial stakeholders Developing and improving monthly management reporting for the monitoring of performance against budget, including formal monthly reviews with the applicable Budget Holders. Key reporting objectives include timely information, as well as more insightful analysis and commentary. Working with the Budget Holders to drive accountability for delivering budgets, managing costs to ensure value for money and to identify any remedial actions to support budget and forecast delivery. Supporting the applicable Budget Holders in the development of business cases and other finance information that improve service delivery and/or cost efficiencies. In doing so provide the finance "sign off" on financials presented as part of the business case Providing ad hoc support and analysis to the Budget Holders ( who are senior leadership ) and Senior Finance team members as part of informal forecasting during the year Establishing and maintaining robust financial procedures that support financial control objectives. Help drive commercial performance, identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies for the functions supported. Driving commercial performance , identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies for the functions supported. Support the formal annual budget process for Business Services ( the budget year is to 31 December with budgeting between September - November of the current year) . In doing so the role will be responsible for: Coordinating a forecast for the current year which forms the baseline against which the budget will be assessed. Coordinating inputs and budget assumptions from UK and EMEA teams in line with the budget timetable and instructions. Providing challenge and rigour in the development of annual budgets. Management of the budget in the financial planning and reporting system Preparing budget presentation templates and budget presentations, as well as supporting Budget Holders presenting budgets Skills and Experience Experience for the role: Previously held a finance business partnering role in large international organisation (essential), must know what good finance business partnering looks like (essential) Proven track record of managing to deadlines and delivering commercially driven financial insights (essential) The individual should: Enjoy working independently, taking full ownership of deliverables by "mucking in" when needed Be self-motivated and self-disciplined, passionate about meeting deadlines and providing commercial insight Have excellent communication and influencing skills Be a good problem solver, methodical in approach and an "eye for detail"