Transaction Coordinator - London

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Transaction Coordinator to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London.

Our client is seeking a Transaction Coordinator to work closely with the Debt Capital Markets (DCM - Bond Issuance), Equity Capital Markets (EXM - IPOs), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A - Advisory), and Structured and Emerging Market Trading Group (SETG - Loans) business teams across the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region. You will manage and coordinate the end-to-end transaction lifecycle—from deal origination and execution to closing and ongoing monitoring. You will be a key contributor ensuring that all transactions comply with internal policies, regulatory and legal requirements, including, but not limited to, Know Your Client (KYC) obligations. You will also support ad-hoc initiatives and strategic projects driven by senior management across these business lines.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with DCM, EXM, M&A, and SETG deal teams to manage live transactions across product lines, including execution and closing of bond issuances, IPOs, loan facilities, and advisory mandates
• Lead and coordinate KYC, funding and closing activities, legal documentation reviews, and obtain relevant internal approvals in line with client’s policies and regulatory standards
• Oversee the client’s hold position across assigned transactions from booking to termination or refinancing, including managing agent notifications and credit events
• Contribute to key business initiatives and projects to improve process efficiency and adapt to evolving regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Experience in Capital Markets, M&A, or Structured Lending with a strong understanding of transaction processes, KYC, Anti-Financial Crime (AFC), and the broader regulatory landscape
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
• Collaborative team player with a risk-aware mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude
• Additional European language skills (e.g., French, German, Italian) are considered advantageous
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification/relevant professional experience

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.