We are looking for an analytical and motivated individual to join Altair’s Corporate Finance & Treasury team. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a graduate or someone at the beginning of their career who wants to develop their expertise in finance and consultancy while supporting organisations in the UK social housing and charity sectors. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, gaining hands-on exposure to financial modelling, market analysis, treasury operations and client advisory work.
About the role
Location: London, King’s Cross, office-based
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Line manager: Senior Consultant
Salary: £30-35k depending on experience
You will support the team to deliver a broad range of corporate finance and treasury services, including:
· Modelling and analysing debt and derivative products.
· Preparing monthly financial and market reports for clients.
· Analysing financial statements, forecasts and project cashflows.
· Supporting the development of treasury strategies and policy documents.
· Accessing economic and market information through Bloomberg Terminal.
· Helping to manage ongoing client relationships and respond to client requests.
· Contributing to proposals and pitch books for new business.
· Monitoring developments in the social housing sector, including regulatory and market changes.
· Supporting quality assurance by checking financial analysis and reports for accuracy, consistency and presentation.
· Working collaboratively with colleagues across Altair on projects, product development and wider corporate activities.
What we’re looking for
You will have:
· An undergraduate degree, equivalent qualification or relevant experience in an analytical subject such as finance, business, economics or mathematics.
· Strong numerical and data analysis skills.
· Confidence using Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis.
· The ability to present analytical findings clearly and visually.
· A basic understanding of treasury, finance and accounting terminology.
· Strong written communication and interpersonal skills.
· The ability to explain technical information to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
· Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
· The ability to manage competing deadlines across several projects.
· A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working as part of a growing team.
· A genuine interest in social value and creating positive outcomes for clients and communities.
Experience in finance or consultancy is welcome but is not essential. Knowledge of Bloomberg Terminal, interest rate derivatives, Python or Visual Basic would also be advantageous, although full prior experience is not required.
Supporting your development
We want you to build a long-term career with us. As you progress in the role, you may be supported to work towards a recognised professional qualification in corporate finance, treasury or accountancy, such as CFA, ACT, ACCA or CIMA.
Why join Altair?
This role offers the opportunity to:
· Start or develop your career in corporate finance and treasury.
· Gain practical experience across a varied portfolio of client work.
· Learn from experienced finance and consultancy professionals.
· Develop your technical, commercial and client-facing capabilities.
· Work with organisations that serve communities and deliver meaningful social value.
If you are curious, numerate and keen to build a career that combines financial analysis with positive social impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.
At Altair, we help clients across the UK create thriving communities through better housing, planning, and regeneration. We offer:
· Access to Private Medical Scheme
· Benefits of joining Health Shield with contributions towards optical, dental, physiotherapy, reflexology, head massage and more
· Holidays starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days
· Death in service from day one (4x annual salary)
· Pension scheme with 6% company contribution
· Career development support
· Training and development
· Salary sacrifice electric car leasing scheme
How to apply
Please send a copy of your CV to People@Altairltd.co.uk with the reference ALT-FTA along with a supporting statement (no more than 1,000 words) explaining why you are interested in the role and working for Altair, as well as evidencing your experience and knowledge in relation to the role you are applying for.
While we do not have a formal application deadline, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will review applications on a rolling basis and contact candidates who meet the requirements for this role.
