Capital Markets Data Associate
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: London
Reporting To: Sarah Quander
Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical professional to lead portfolio monitoring and pricing decisions, working closely with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Risk, and Capital. The ideal candidate will have a strong strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance commercial objectives, risk tolerance, and financial outcomes to drive optimal pricing strategies.
The Capital Market team is responsible for managing relationships with institutional investors that deploy capital via the YouLend platform; tracking performance of investment mandates; identifying early market trends to take relevant actions; deploying and reporting on individual portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitoring portfolio performance across products and vintages, ensuring alignment with capital mandates and covenant requirements, and identifying trends, risks, and return drivers to inform pricing and portfolio decisions
* Automating financial models and manual reporting processes while upholding data accuracy, working closely with internal team members to solidify financial model assumptions supporting our investment offering
* Assuming ownership of external client data requests and inquiries, including troubleshooting and tie‐outs
* Liaising with Technology, Data and Operations leadership to ensure alignment on project objectives, deliverables, requirements, and status updates
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
* 3+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Credit, Fintech, or a similar industry
* Proven experience collaborating across multiple business units
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and SQL
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and align cross‑functional teams
* Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python) and familiarity with business intelligence software
Desirable Skills
* Experience in cashflow modelling
* In‑depth domain expertise in structured finance and securitized products at an institutional level across any asset class
* Ability to work independently and in a small team
* Comfort with ambiguity
* Self‑motivated, ambitious and eager to make an impact
Benefits
* Stock Options
* Private medical insurance via Vitality and dental insurance with BUPA
* EAP with Health Assured
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* Modern and sophisticated office space in Central London
* Free gym in office building in Holborn
* Subsidised lunch via Feedr
* Deliveroo allowance if working late in office
* Monthly in‑office masseuseTeam and company socials
* Football power league, paddle and yoga club
At YouLend, we champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, transfer, and promotion decisions are exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, free from any discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, nationality, or any other protected basis under applicable law.
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