Global Capital Markets (Leveraged Finance) 2025 Analyst – London

Leveraged Finance, Full Time Analyst

London, UK

About Us

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

We strive to make Bank of America a great place to work for our employees by providing access to a broad range of opportunities to achieve their professional goals and by maintaining a culture of caring for them and their families. We are a company of approximately 213,000 talented employees who represent a diverse range of experiences, skills, backgrounds and perspectives across many dimensions. This is core to our values and to our efforts to make the company a great place to work.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organisation.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Programme Overview

Our Full Time Analyst programme is designed to offer you a broad and exciting experience within Leveraged Finance.

Training and Development

Your training and development are our top priorities with extensive formal training offered at the start of the program in addition to on the job support, educational speaker events and mentorship throughout.

Responsibilities

As a Full-Time Analyst, your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

1. Originating and executing non-investment grade debt transactions for both private equity and corporate clients, including financing to support M&A, LBO and Dividend Recapitalisation
2. Developing a strong understanding of credit and market fundamentals and making market-informed contributions on a broad array of financing structures
3. Designing highly tailored presentations for clients, outlining solutions to their financing needs
4. Interacting directly with our clients and other external parties (including investors) beside our product specialists to create and deliver financing solutions through Leveraged Finance products (leveraged loans, high yield bonds, bridge loans, etc.)
5. Working on live transactions benefiting from direct exposure to clients (financial sponsors and corporates) and investors throughout the execution process
6. Working closely with Investment Banking industry teams in the context of live transactions and origination efforts

Qualifications

1. Candidates are required to be pursuing a BA/BS or a Master degree from an accredited college or university with a graduation timeframe between May 2024 - September 2025
2. Must be available to join the Graduate Analyst programme as full time from July 2025
3. Applications are accepted from a diverse range of degree disciplines such as the arts and humanities, as well as numerically focused subjects such as economics and mathematics
4. Fluency in English is essential for all roles and a second European language may also be required for some roles
5. Experience in Leveraged Finance, Investment Banking or Private Equity may be beneficial
6. Strong A-level grades and on track for a minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent)
7. You’ll need to demonstrate drive, innovation and a genuine interest in the financial markets
8. Teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills, plus creativity are key qualities, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and interact with a variety of people
9. Displaying analytical and problem-solving skills
10. Influencing decisions and outcomes through effective communication and interpersonal skills
11. Demonstrating integrity and ethics by earning other’s trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions

Our recruitment process

Analyst Internship and Full-Time recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once our applications are open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so it’s best to submit your application early as this will give you the best chance of being considered for the role.

We care deeply about shaping the world of work to be an equal and inclusive one – and that starts with our recruitment process. We know just how important and valuable it is to have a wide range of skills, backgrounds and experiences shaping our work and ideas. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we’re proud to focus on attracting, retaining and developing diverse talent within Bank of America. Together, we aim to mirror the customers, clients and communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, being pregnant or on maternity leave, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

What if I need workplace adjustments?

We’re committed to ensuring our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you need a workplace adjustment to search for a job opening, need help completing your application or video interview, please email juniortalentemea@bofa.com and let us know. We’ll get back to you within two business days.