NatWest Markets

Our people work differently depending on their jobs and needs. From hybrid working to flexible hours, we have plenty of options that help our people to thrive.

This role is based in Germany and as such all normal working days must be carried out in Germany.

Before you apply

It's important we assess you for the programme that really suits your talents. Please only make one application, and note that if you make more than one we'll only accept your first.

Job Description
Why NatWest Markets Frankfurt?

In Structured Finance, Leveraged Finance, you'll play a vital role when it comes to our bank's performance. For NatWest, our main aim is to deliver a wide range of financing solutions to private equity clients, as well as sponsor-owned corporates across Europe.

We act as the Centre of Excellence for the origination and delivery of complex and event-driven transactions for European leveraged finance. Our teams help our customers in Europe on raising capital and managing the financial risks they face.

Our world-class internship

As an intern in Leveraged Finance, you'll work with senior leaders in your platform and enjoy opportunities for development throughout the year. We'll give you the tools and support you need to make a real impact on your team.

You'll work in the Leveraged Finance team in an international environment and collaborate closely with our colleagues in other offices and clients across Western Europe.

Over the course of this three to six month internship, you'll be:

• Acting as a member of the Leveraged Finance team within our Structured Finance function
• Striving to deliver the highest quality products and services to our clients across Europe
• Driving client advocacy
• Assisting your team in all stages of a deal and learning about fundamental credit analysis, due diligence, negotiating term sheets, loan documentations and LBO modelling
• Helping to prepare high-quality materials for our clients, including pitch books and market updates
• Supporting the preparation of detailed credit applications, including financial modelling, the analysis of financial statements and the review of due diligence packages
• Reviewing and analysing potential target companies and transactions, as well as their products, markets and risks
• In addition, you will also support with the preparation of materials for the strategic agenda of our Structured Finance business

How you'll benefit

You can expect to:

• Learn from industry experts and immediately apply your learnings
• Enrich your learning with access to world-leading research and insights
• Test and learn new approaches in a safe, inclusive environment
• Start building a global professional network
• Grow your confidence, build your resilience, and elevate your presence
• Experience first-hand what it's like working in a purpose-driven organisation

Entry requirements

To be eligible for our Front Office internship in Frankfurt, you'll need:

• To be close to completing a Bachelor's degree, studying towards a Master's degree, or on a gap year
• To be on track to achieving a degree classification of 2.3
• Fluency in English, German skills are a benefit
• An interest in investment banking, private equity or corporate finance

Ready to apply?

Please make sure you submit your application, CV and cover letter in English.

The application window for this programme will be open until we receive enough applications to fill our cohort. When that happens, we'll close the programme to new applications.