Financial Analyst – Metals and Mining

Full Time posted 4 months ago

Job Description

INDUSTRY: Finance

SUMMARY:

Merit Services is looking for a candidate with an in-depth understanding of finance and profitability assessment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial analysis, including building financial models and/or reviewing company-created financial models and performing debt-sizing analysis and downside sensitivities.
• Processing client requests (e.g., new credit facilities and extensions and/or amendments to existing credit facilities).
• Completing annual/interim credit reviews. Credit reviews include industry and financial analysis comprising operating performance, cash flow, leverage, coverage, liquidity, capital-at-risk, and         other regulatory capital calculations.
• Preparing presentation materials, financing proposals, and relationship profitability assessments, which involved liaising with other product and industry groups within the organization.
• Reviewing and assisting in the preparation of credit documentation (i.e., including applications, memoranda, presentations, credit agreements, etc.) for internal and external stakeholders.
• Performing other duties including industry and company-specific research, due diligence, as well as ad hoc projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • An undergraduate degree in business/accounting/finance.
  • MBA or CFA preferred.
  • At least 2 years of previous corporate/investment banking or credit risk management experience.
  • Experience in the metals and mining sector preferred.
  • Strong financial analysis and modeling skills ideally with some form of relevant work experience.
  • Knowledgeable of the principles of finance and the capital markets.
  • Strong interest in finance and banking.
  • Proficient in Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Detail oriented and takes initiative.
  • Highly motivated, fast learning, and able to work with limited supervision and adapt to the frequent market, systems, and process changes.
  • Outgoing and personable; a team player able to work effectively in small groups.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

BENEFITS:

  • The salary offered will be competitive and will depend on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
  • The health and dental benefits package is comprehensive.
  • A retirement savings plan that includes contributions from the employer.
  • Compensated time off and individual absence.
  • Possibilities for enhancing professional skills and advancing one’s career within the organization.
  • An environment that encourages collaboration and inclusiveness in the workplace.