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Capital Markets Analyst - Market

Mclean, VA

$30.29 - $45.67/hr

We provide the cash flow, financing, trading, and capital market expertise that allows the company ... Economy/Fixed Income markets * Knowledge of primary and secondary mortgage financial system

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Debt Capital Markets - Liability Management

UBS - Experienced professionals - job boards

New York, NY • On-site

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

UBS rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 170 rated banks

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with deep debt capital markets expertise. Do you enjoy advising clients on financing solutions and leading complex transactions in dynamic market environments?
We're looking for somebody to join our Debt Capital Markets team to:
structure and execute debt buybacks, exchange offers, tender offers, and consent solicitations across investment-grade, high-yield, and distressed markets
partner directly with Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Leveraged Finance (LCM), Sector Banking and Sales & Trading to originate and execute trades that optimize the capital structure
strong proficiency in corporate finance, valuation methods and financial modeling
make sound and balanced judgments (and always within professional, ethical, regulatory and legal standards)
assist in group planning overall, by recruiting, developing and retaining talented individuals

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We want to create superior value for our clients, shareholders and employees. And we want to stand out as a winner in our industry for our expertise, advice and execution, our contribution to society, our work environment and our business success.

Industry

Securities, commodity contracts, and financial investments

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Zürich, ZH, CH

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