Trainee, Acquisition and Strategic Finance / Leveraged Finance in Sydney

Natixis CIB is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment solutions, financing, corporate solutions and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide. Our teams of experts in around 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

The Acquisition and Strategic Finance (also known as Leveraged Finance) (“ASF”) in Sydney is primarily responsible for the origination and the underwriting of traditional senior, unitranche and TLB debt financings, for private equity-sponsored LBOs and corporate M&A transactions in Australia and New Zealand.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist deal team members in all aspects of originating and executing of underwritten debt financings from deal inception to final credit approval, legal documentation and funding.
• Managing internal systems and liaising with internal product partners throughout the credit approval, funding and syndication process.
• Reviewing and analyzing due diligence materials, including financial, commercial and legal due diligence reports and financial models to assess credit quality and recommend appropriate debt structures.
• Preparing credit papers covering company and industry overviews, financial performance, projections and risk & mitigants.
• Monitoring the progress of portfolio deals, responding to various consent requests and completing regular reviews.
• Supporting the loan syndicate team in distributing the financing to investors, following the origination and underwriting by the ASF team.

Required Skills:

• Financial Modeling: Using Microsoft Excel to prepare Financial Models including Leveraged Buyout Models (LBO).
• Preparing Pitch Books: Using Microsoft PowerPoint to prepare pitch books, recommending appropriate financing structures to clients.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem solving: Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and make sound recommendations based on available data.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt quickly to changes in the financial markets, industry dynamics, and company strategies.
• Detail Oriented: Including ability to pay very close attention to internal systems and processes.

This role is ideal for someone eager to build a career in investment banking; someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys working across multiple disciplines, and values both analytical rigour and client interaction.