Investment Banking Summer Analyst - Fixed Term Intern Review

Role involved supporting team on client requests, deal process and pitching: • Execute live deals which may include refis, amend & extend and lender education mandates • Perform detailed financial analysis, including debt capacity analysis, LBO modelling, capital structure review • Draft client pitches and marketing materials, as well as associated internal documentation Certain tasks were given outside of live deals context in a purely learning-driven optic

Developed significant technical knowledge related to product team through teach-in sessions delivered by juniors to interns, learning assignments, and live deal execution: • Knowledge of different debt products available to clients (bank clubs, syndicated loans, HY bonds, unitranche) in terms of quantum, process, and pricing • Production of debt capacity analysis and related sub-tasks: - Credit analysis & LBO modelling - Debt comps • Understanding of deal process & competitive tension through attendance of client and lender calls

Given significant responsibility related to live deal with regards to production of diligence documents for potential lenders from internal client reports . Output was of core importance for the approval of lender investment committee

Significant support and guidance was provided throughout the internship. Networking with colleagues from product team was strongly encouraged, with all team members providing advice for remainder of placement. Mid-term review provided actionable feedback to be implemented for the second half

Great company culture and general atmosphere. No push for facetime and team generally encouraged interns to leave when no work was pressing/outstanding. Importance of fit with team strongly promoted throughout the internship and team members all took time to grab a coffee with the team interns. Members of other product or sector teams also glad to take time out of their day to give guidance to interns.

I greatly enjoyed working and interacting with the team throughout my summer. I was happy to head to work everyday and constantly looked forward to the next project/task. Overall, the internship was a tremendous development experience, and I feel privileged for being granted the opportunity to learn and network with such high performing industry professionals.

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Develop your technical skills and critical thinking but also your interpersonal skills. These are extremely important for your fit with the team and your long-term success in the industry, given the extensive amount of client interactions required.