FIG Analyst, Bank Ratings & Capital Advisory (RAC) (London, UK)

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to mid-market companies families and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe the U.S. Latin America Asia and the Middle East.

In Investment Banking Alantra has completed over 1000 transactions in the last five years. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams.

In Alternative Asset Management Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity active funds private debt energy and venture capital). As of 30 September 2025 assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at 2.7bn while those managed by firms in which the Group holds a strategic stake amounted to 14.2bn.

Job Description:

Alantras Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is seeking an Analyst to join the Bank Ratings & Capital Advisory (RAC) team in London.

The successful candidate will support senior bankers in further expanding its longstanding track record in supporting primarily banks globally on their strategies with balance sheet / capital management interaction with credit rating agencies and solutions to strengthen their credit profiles driving ratings upside through the cycle and for transformative events.

The role provides unprecedented exposure to senior staff; C-Suite / Treasury as an analyst. This is a technically demanding role requiring strong understanding of bank balance sheets regulatory capital metrics and rating agency methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support existing (retained) advisory mandates and new business development / pitch materials
• Analyse rating agency methodologies ( in particular S&P Moodys and Fitch) and assess rating sensitivities and notching implications
• Perform detailed analysis of bank financial statements including asset quality capital leverage funding and liquidity metrics under the rating agency frameworks
• Model capital and funding scenarios including issuance impact on CET1 AT1 Tier 2 and MREL/TLAC positioning under rating agency frameworks
• Prepare client materials briefing notes and analytical memoranda for internal and external use
• Monitor regulatory and rating agency developments (e.g. EBA ECB PRA) and assess implications for clients ratings

Candidate Profile

• Comprehensive understanding of a banks balance sheet P&L and corresponding interactions including asset risk profitability capital positioning funding and liquidity and off-balance sheet exposures
• Strong grasp of regulatory capital metrics (CET1 Tier 1 Total Capital leverage ratio RWAs) and funding metrics (LCR NSFR)
• High attention to detail and strong analytical discipline
• Clear and concise communication skills suited to senior-level client interaction

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• 13 years experience in one or more of the following:
  • Rating agency (bank ratings team)
  • FIG investment banking
  • Bank treasury / capital management
  • Financial institutions audit or advisory
• Strong academic background in Finance Accounting Economics or related discipline
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills

Highly Desirable:

• Accounting qualification (ACA ACCA or equivalent) or in progress
• FCA qualification or relevant regulatory certification
• Direct experience within a rating agency covering banks
• Background in audit or accounting with exposure to financial institutions

Skills & Competencies

• Technical proficiency in bank financial statement analysis
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and capital instruments
• Ability to interpret and challenge rating methodology assumptions
• Structured thinking and quantitative rigour
• Professional judgement and discretion in handling sensitive information
• Collaborative team player with high personal integrity
• Enjoys working in international teams.