The Manager, Corporate Finance will work within the Global Corporate Finance team within Treasury and will support in its core objectives around all external debt and capital market financing activity for the Group. The Manager will assist with the management of existing debt exposure, the origination and execution of a wide variety of debt financing transactions (refinancing, acquisition financing, new debt raising). The role will entail building strong relationships internally (treasury, legal, M&A, accounting, financial planning, Tax, IR, business integration) as well as externally (relationship banks, rating agencies, debt investors, OpCos, JV partners).
What will you be doing?
- Contributing to group financial strategy to maintain EBITDA leverage - continue to refinance ahead of the curve with the aim of optimizing borrowing costs and maximizing average life across the funding pools
- Supporting and assisting M&A on core acquisitions including structuring and negotiating all related financing needs
- Working with Financial Operations on the origination and execution of operational finance initiatives
- Maintaining key bank, fund and bondholder relationships and contribute to public debt investor relations strategy
- Contributing to rating agency relationships for the Group
- Supporting with the preparation of monthly CFO meeting materials, weekly market updates to OpCo /JVs as well as board updates
- Proven experience in one or more of: Investment Banking, Private Equity, Accountancy Firm, High Yield Corporate, Graduate Scheme)
- Broad Corporate Finance, leveraged finance, capital markets, structured finance, legal and accounting knowledge
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and complex project management skills •
- Extensive knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
- Comfortable in a fast paced international environment
- Willingness to have tough discussions, managing complex scenarios
- Independent and pro-active with the ability to act as a team player
- Competitive salary + bonus
- 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more?
- Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance?
- Matched pension contribution up to 10%?
- Access to our car benefit scheme?
- Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us?
- The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team?
Who we are:
We're building Tomorrow's Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology. ?
Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures. ?
With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond. ?
We're creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia. ?
Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series. ?
Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence. ?
And we're prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet. ?
Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We're 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So we're keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances.