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Michael Collins, CFA

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Structuring Officer & Financial Analyst at Close Brothers
📍 Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Mike is a CFA Charterholder working as a Structuring Officer & Financial Analyst at Close Brothers. He focuses on structuring and providing due diligence on asset-based lending and leveraged cash-flow debt facilities for significant unilateral and syndicated exposures, drawing on his deep experience in financial analysis and corporate finance.

Outside of his professional work, Mike is dedicated to philanthropy and physical challenges. He recently participated in a Tough Mudder event to raise money and awareness for several charitable causes he supports, showcasing his commitment to community and personal resilience.

He earned his prestigious CFA charter by passing all three levels of the exam on his first attempt.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Structuring Officer & Financial Analyst
Job Level
Middle
Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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Leveraged Finance
A core area of his expertise, evident in his current role at Close Brothers and previous positions at firms like BOOST&Co and Metro Bank.
Charitable Fundraising
He recently completed a 'Tough Mudder' endurance event to raise money and awareness for multiple charities he is passionate about supporting.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Structuring Officer & Financial Analyst
Close Brothers
2-2024 - 1-2025
Associate Director - Advisory
Fresh Thinking Advisory
1-2023 - 1-2024
Corporate Strategy
PryceWilliams
1-2022 - 6-2023
Front Office
BOOST&Co (now Growth Lending)
3-2020 - 1-2022
Business Development Director
Metro Bank (UK)
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Education
2017 - 2019
Lending diploma
The Chartered Banker Institute
2016 - 2018
Financial services
BPP
2016 - 2017
Level 3
The Chartered Banker Institute
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