Associate Coverage & Investment Banking – KSA

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• Natixis is a French multinational financial services firm specialized in asset & wealth management, corporate & investment banking, insurance and payments.
• A subsidiary of Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France through its two retail banking networks, Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne, Natixis counts nearly 16,000 employees across 38 countries.
• Its clients include corporations, financial institutions, sovereign and supranational organizations, as well as the customers of Groupe BPCE’s networks.
• Natixis Middle East is focused on:
• Structured finance in our four core sectors, Natixis being one of the leading banks in financing renewable energy.
• Global Markets, Fixed Income, Equities and Commodities.

• Trade Finance Solutions

• Islamic Finance
• Investment Banking, DCM, ECM and M&A
• Coverage
• Natixis Middle East region spans 14 countries from Egypt to Turkey, but our main focus is in the GCC countries.

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Key Responsibilities

• **Client Relationship Management:** Proactively manage and grow a portfolio of corporate clients, serving as a primary point of contact and understanding their evolving financial needs.
• **Credit Analysis:** Conduct in-depth credit analysis, including financial statement analysis, cash flow forecasting, industry research, and risk assessment for new and existing credit facilities. Prepare credit memos and present to credit committees.
• **Loan Origination & Structuring:** Identify and pursue new lending opportunities. Assist in structuring, negotiating, and documenting various debt facilities (e.g., revolvers, term loans, project finance where applicable).
• **Product Sales & Cross-Selling:** Partner with product specialists across Treasury Management, Trade Finance, Capital Markets, and Investment Banking to deliver integrated solutions and identify cross-selling opportunities. Partner with Relationship Managers to originate and close new business.
• **Market & Industry Expertise:** Develop and maintain a strong understanding of key industries, market trends, and competitive landscapes relevant to our corporate client base.
• **Transaction Execution:** Oversee the efficient execution of loan closings and ongoing monitoring of loan covenants and portfolio performance.
• **Client Support:** Ensure timely and high-quality service delivery for all client requests and inquiries.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in Corporate Banking, Structured Finance, Project Finance, or a related banking role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in credit analysis, financial modeling, and loan structuring.
• Solid understanding of corporate lending products and treasury services.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Fluency in English
• Mastery of Excel and PowerPoint