About Alantra
Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to mid-market companies, families, and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.
In Investment Banking, Alantra has completed over 1,000 transactions in the last five years. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams.
In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 30 September 2025, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at €2.7bn, while those managed by firms in which the Group holds a strategic stake amounted to €14.2bn.
Role Overview
Alantra's Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is seeking an Analyst to join the Bank Ratings & Capital Advisory (RAC) team in London.
The successful candidate will support senior bankers in further expanding its longstanding track record in supporting, primarily banks, globally on their strategies with balance sheet / capital management, interaction with credit rating agencies,, and solutions to strengthen their credit profiles – driving ratings upside through the cycle and for transformative events.
The role provides unprecedented exposure to senior staff; C-Suite / Treasury as an analyst. This is a technically demanding role requiring strong understanding of bank balance sheets, regulatory capital metrics and rating agency methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
Support existing (retained) advisory mandates and new business development / pitch materials
Analyse rating agency methodologies ( in particular S&P, Moody's and Fitch) and assess rating sensitivities and notching implications
Perform detailed analysis of bank financial statements, including asset quality, capital, leverage, funding and liquidity metrics, under the rating agency frameworks
Model capital and funding scenarios, including issuance impact on CET1, AT1, Tier 2 and MREL/TLAC positioning under rating agency frameworks
Prepare client materials, briefing notes and analytical memoranda for internal and external use
Monitor regulatory and rating agency developments (e.g. EBA, ECB, PRA) and assess implications for client's ratings
Candidate Profile
Comprehensive understanding of a bank's balance sheet, P&L and corresponding interactions, including asset risk, profitability, capital positioning, funding and liquidity, and off-balance sheet exposures
Strong grasp of regulatory capital metrics (CET1, Tier 1, Total Capital, leverage ratio, RWAs) and funding metrics (LCR, NSFR)
High attention to detail and strong analytical discipline
Clear and concise communication skills suited to senior-level client interaction
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
1–3 years' experience in one or more of the following:
Rating agency (bank ratings team)
FIG investment banking
Bank treasury / capital management
Financial institutions audit or advisory
Strong academic background in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline
Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills
Highly Desirable:
Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or in progress
FCA qualification or relevant regulatory certification
Direct experience within a rating agency covering banks
Background in audit or accounting with exposure to financial institutions
Skills & Competencies
Technical proficiency in bank financial statement analysis
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and capital instruments
Ability to interpret and challenge rating methodology assumptions
Structured thinking and quantitative rigour
Professional judgement and discretion in handling sensitive information
Collaborative team player with high personal integrity
Enjoys working in international teams.