About Us
Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.
Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.
We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.
As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.
Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.
Overview of Role
Rothschild & Co is the largest and most experienced independent debt advisory team globally, with >50 dedicated debt professionals in London and >200 globally, we have advised on over 3,000 advisory and restructuring assignments totaling over $2.3 trillion of debt in the last 10 years.
Our deep understanding of financial markets, the high volume of transactions we advise on, and our unrivalled network of sector and financing specialists in 40 countries, provide clients with a comprehensive perspective to achieve their strategic goals. Our distinct perspective allows us to achieve outstanding results for our clients and act as their most trusted advisers over the long term.
We provide impartial, expert advice to our core client base of large and mid-sized private equity investors, non-investment grade corporates, families and entrepreneurs across Europe. We design and execute strategic M&A and financing solutions to help our clients reach their goals, acting as a trusted partner, taking a long-term and independent view on the challenges they face. The role will include advising on bank clubs, syndicated bonds and loans, private credit / unitranche, subordinated capital (holdco PIK, pref) and other esoteric sub-investment grade structures (for e.g. royalty financings across various sectors).
Responsibilities
- Be an integral part of deal teams by participating in all aspects of financing transactions from strategy through to execution:
- Assist in devising financing strategy in light of client’s strategic objectives, across various debt product options
- Assist in drafting key marketing materials to effectively present the client’s credit story and key financing objectives (i.e. lender presentations, financial models, financing RFPs)
- Undertake financial modelling, including LBOs, debt capacity, covenant analysis, ratings modelling
- Communicate and co-ordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. clients, 3rd party advisers, lenders)
- Review and negotiate term sheets, facilities agreements, bond indentures and offering memoranda, commitment letters and other debt documentation
- Support the wider team’s business development and marketing initiatives:
- Contribute content to client pitch or advice books by conducting ad-hoc analysis
- Research relevant industries and market trends, optimising various sources of information
- Update and maintain market databases, regular market updates and credentials
Education and Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent: 2:1 or above
- ACA (or equivalent) qualified: first time passes (distinct advantage, not essential)
Experience, Skills and Competencies Required
- Prior experience in an advisory or investment banking role
- Proven quantitative and analytical skills to develop financial models and valuations with a deep understanding of financial statement analysis
- Ability to build effective relationships internally between individuals, teams and across lines of business and different geographies
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in an extremely fast paced environment to meet critical deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly as well as persuade and influence others
- Knowledge of fundamental financial principles and experience
- of applying these
- Knowledge of the European leveraged debt market and key debt instruments (e.g. bank debt, syndicated bonds and loans, private credit, structured / subordinated capital)
- Effective relationship building skills with multiple stakeholders internally and externally
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Aptitude for ongoing personal and professional development
Our goal is to have a balanced, inclusive and flexible environment which enables all colleagues to achieve their personal and professional aspirations, and to ensure that Rothschild & Co provides longer term opportunities for talent.
This is a certified role.
Rothschild & Co Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across core markets, and employer-provided salary bands in U.S. postings reinforce transparency on base ranges. Europe and core advisory teams are often characterized as strong on compensation relative to their market positioning.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off in the U.S. is described as starting around four weeks and increasing with seniority, alongside paid holidays and sick time. This points to a broad time-off framework in key offices.
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Retirement Support — A U.S. 401(k) with immediate vesting and a tiered employer match is cited, complementing discretionary bonuses. These features indicate meaningful retirement-focused support within the package.
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What We Do
Rothschild & Co is one of the world's largest independent financial advisory groups. We offer a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients’ business and wealth. With a team of 3,800 talented financial services specialists on the ground in more than 40 countries across the world, we provide independent advice on M&A, strategy and financing, as well as investment and wealth management solutions to large institutions, families, individuals and governments. As a family-controlled business that has been at the centre of the world’s financial markets for over 200 years, we can rely on an unrivalled network of specialists and are known for our track record of outstanding execution in financial services. For more information on our group, visit www.rothschildandco.com
