Transaction Legal & Structuring Analyst

Job Description

About usSymbiotics is the leading market access platform for impact investing in emerging and frontier markets, offering market research, investment advisory and asset management services. We are regulated by FINMA, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authorityand our daughter company Symbiotics (UK) Ltd has an investment firm license from the FCA in the UK. Symbiotics currently employs 160 people and is headquartered in Geneva, with further offices in Zurich, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Mexico City, Singapore, CapeTown, Delhi and Yerevan. Since 2004, we have invested over USD 6.9bn in more than over 500 microfinance institutions across over 90 emerging and frontier markets, working with more than 62 investment funds and many institutional investors.We are a fast-growing, market-leading company, offering a dynamic work environment in the growing impact investment space. Our people are our biggest competitive advantage.We believe that in order to recruit the best professionals all applications must be reviewed equally. For this reason, we will not require personal data such as photos, date of birth or gender to be included on CV applications.About the JobWe are looking forA dedicated professional with an experience in either a in a legal/paralegal environment or a financial institution environment (ideally transaction structuring or transaction management) and a proven interest for emerging markets development and/or microfinance.We seek a person who is passionate for our mission and vision that would integrate well with the staff and corporate values.The position is based in our office in London, with reporting line to the Head of Structuring. We offer a dynamic work environment in a growing industry and an opportunity to work in the social investment space with a for-profit company.Job DescriptionTransaction Legal

• Drafting/review of transaction documents related to the issuance of bond transactions (prospectus / final terms / loan agreement / other transaction documents) with the assistance of external legal counsel where required
• Transaction management in relation to bond issuances (liaise internally with transaction sponsors as well as with external service providers)
• Verification of conditions precedent
• Set-up of transactions in IT systems (covenants and terms).

Structuring

• Participate in transaction committees and advising on transaction structuring aspects, in particular in relation to transaction security as well as (depending on expertise) on project finance transactions and asset-backed transactions
• Drafting/review of transaction term-sheets
• Participation in ad-hoc projects related to new transaction structures

Your QualificationSkills/qualifications/experience:We are looking for a dynamic person, autonomous, and able to work in a dynamic and challenging environment. More specifically, we have the following requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant field (law/finance)
• At least 2 years of experience in financial or legal / paralegal financing environment (including drafting or review of transaction documents)
• Strong interest and/or experience in financing transactions in emerging & developing markets
• Experience in executing or drafting legal documents, ideally in context of capital market transactions is a strong plus
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Excel, Word and Power Point
• Valid work permit for the UK
• Highly motivated, well-organised with a strong work ethic and a high degree of integrity
• Ability to work independently
• Understanding of fixed income capital markets
• Strong financial and numerical skills
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Takes ownership and accountability of tasks assigned
• Fluent in English; Knowledge of French and Spanish is a strong plus.

What makes us different

• The chance to contribute to improving the lives of people in emerging and frontier countries, to work towards supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• A flexible work environment with colleagues from 41 countries
• The opportunity to become part of a growing business that pushes you to excel every day while having a positive impact on others