Graduate Trainee - Corporate Coverage

Major Accountabilities/Principal Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Client and Industry analysis: Conducting economic and industry analysis.
• Credit & Risk: Supporting coverage banker on credit and risk related issues when required by the credit process. Preparing transaction support memo's for transactions involving corporate clients.
• Liaise with business lines: working in close cooperation with other business lines including Infrastructure, Asset Backed Products, Debt Capital Markets, Acquisition Finance, Energy, Mining and Real Estate, to assist in expanding business opportunities;
• Prepare presentation materials: identifying potential marketing opportunities and creation and production of high-quality pitch books and other marketing material for internal and external presentations;
• Data management: completing client database updates on internal tools and coordination, revenue tracking and supporting with budget forecasting;
• Onboarding: providing assistance with the KYC ("Know Your Customer") process and other documentation for existing clients and the onboarding of new clients;
• Client intelligence & coordination: supporting with roadshow event management and other key client meetings, prepare briefing notes for c-suite client meetings and recording minutes from meetings.
• Assisting with deal flows: development and review of deal checklists, assist with the submission and end-to-end coordination of the transaction approval process.

Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge Required

• University degree in a relevant discipline (for e.g. Business, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Economics or Law)
• I No previous work experience necessary, however some previous Investment banking or finance experience would be considered favourably
• Strong ability in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office generally
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Behavioural Competency Required:

• Ability to work in a small team environment across teams located offshore
• Ability to manage self in prioritising tasks and managing competing deadlines while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Willingness to take initiative, proactive, enthusiastic, keen to learn, hands on attitude
• Well organised and with an ability to coordinate with colleagues to successfully complete tasks
• Ability to contribute to the team's efforts to build and maintain trusted client relationships both internal (various support functions and middle/back office teams) and external (clients, industry bodies, government agencies

Functional Relationships:

• INTERNAL: staff from business divisions and support functions locally, regionally and globally
• EXTERNAL: clients and external advisors

Behavioral Skills

• Client - Risk: I strive to satisfy clients while taking into account risks for the company
• Team Spirit - Open mindset: I listen and share my views and my expertise in an open mode
• Innovation - Simplification: I make things & ideas simple
• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks
• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge