Manager, Structured Finance

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Manager, Structured Finance

Application Deadline: 7 February 2025

Department: Investment

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Description

About us
Porterbrook is the UK's leading rolling stock financier and asset management company, and a partner that adds value to the railway today and for the future.

We've been at the heart of the rail network for over three decades and own a quarter of the national passenger rail fleet, with 4,000 vehicles in our diverse portfolio of passenger and freight rolling stock.

Porterbrook mobilises private finance to drive growth and deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable railway. Sustainability is embedded in our decision making, and we innovate to deliver greener and smarter rail solutions.

About the team

Support the Investment team with customer interface, planning and account management for passenger relationships and investment opportunities. Support the pricing and bid team and Commercial Strategy team when required.

Key Responsibilities

Role Purpose
Working alongside colleagues in the Financing and Investments team on the following matters:

• Shareholder valuation model
• Raising of new financing requirements and refinancing of existing debt
• Liaison with rating agencies
• General treasury matters, such as interest rate hedging
• Internal reporting, such as board papers

Responsibilities
Shareholder Valuation Model

• Ensure that the valuation process, both semi-annual and annual, is carried out in line with the agreed timetable
• Develop into the primary point of contact with responsibility to interact with the wider finance team and other departments to ensure all assumptions required for the valuation process are delivered on time
• Maintain a dialogue with shareholders to manage the valuation process, timetable, Q&A, independent valuer calls and ways to optimise value

Debt Raising

• Assist the debt raising activity throughout the design, execution and implementation phases
• Support the development of appropriate financing structures required to underpin growth ambitions

Rating Agency

• Prepare the necessary financial model update and accompanying materials for Moody's as part of their annual rating review process
• Support on liaison with Moody's on any matters that may impact Porterbrook's credit rating

Reporting

• Support preparation of board papers and other internal stakeholder meetings (covering matters such as financing, Moody's, valuation model etc

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

General RequirementsThe ideal candidate will have experience with a financial institution / debt advisory / financial modelling background. Previous exposure to the rail sector is helpful but not a prerequisite.

Qualifications

• Degree educated
• Accounting qualification preferable but not a prerequisite

Knowledge

• High level of experience in financial modelling is critical
• History of working with both the bank and institutional investor market
• Strong understanding of various banking products and services

Key Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills both internally and externally
• Attention to detail
• Desire to work as part of a wider team (commercial, legal etc)

A great place to work

We are seeking the very best talent to join the team, and offer an excellent salary, along with bonus and benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation with excellent people and a road map for the future to grow and develop the business. Some of our benefits are listed below:

• Excellent pension scheme
• Financial wellbeing support
• Flexible working
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits
• Enhanced Armed Forces policies
• Ongoing support with professional and personal development'
• Long service awards start at 1 year, with an additional day of annual leave every 5 years. You'll also receive a generous gift for these milestones
• Porterbrook Star awards
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days' additional leave
• Additional days annual leave for long service
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking at our Derby and Long Marston sites

Should you be suitable for the role, the full benefits package will be discussed in more detail during your screening call.

To apply

Please follow the link at the top of this page to send your CV and a covering email with full details of why you would be a great addition to the Porterbrook team, along with details of your current salary and notice period.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can develop to their full potential.

This vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged

Please note we are not accepting approaches from recruitment agencies for this role.