Job Opportunity: Director - High Yield Bond Origination (Leveraged Finance)
Location: Milan, Italy
Our client is a leading Global Bank, who is looking to add a Director to their Acquisition and Structured Finance team in Milan. As a Director in the team, you will play a pivotal role in presenting the bank's debt capabilities to financial sponsors and identifying key financial sponsor-driven transactions in order to underwrite leveraged loans and originate High Yield Bonds.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deal Origination and Engagement:
- Identify and develop transaction opportunities, working closely with Sponsor Coverage to engage interested sponsors.
- Manage the pitching phase, including initial transaction analysis, defining financing views, and preparing marketing materials.
- Transaction Management:
- Lead the commercial discussions and negotiations with the syndication team.
- Support and manage the deal team in preparing internal presentations, memos, and materials for approvals.
- Maintain and manage relationships with financial sponsors, ensuring the bank is selected as the financing partner.
- Credit and Risk Analysis:
- Conduct in-depth analysis of new opportunities, focusing on credit and underwriting risks.
- Manage the internal credit process and present transactions to committees.
- Proactively monitor and review portfolio exposures.
- Client and Team Development:
- Foster a client-centric culture, providing top-tier service to both external and internal clients.
- Facilitate cross-selling with other business lines (Investment Banking, Global Markets, Real Assets).
- Train and develop junior team members, enhancing overall team performance.
- Negotiation and Documentation:
- Negotiate term sheets and legal documentation with financial sponsors and their legal counsel for syndicated leveraged loans and high yield bonds.
- Coordinate transaction execution with various teams, including Financial Sponsors Coverage, Syndications, Risk Department, Legal, Compliance, and others.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in mid and large cap leveraged finance.
- Strong credit background and financial sponsor client-facing experience.
- Proven track record of originating and executing broadly syndicated LBO financings in Italy/Europe with international sponsors.
- Experience in reviewing and negotiating term sheets and legal documentation for syndicated leveraged loans and high yield bonds.
Skills and Attributes:
- Detail-oriented, organized, and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Excellent team player with strong interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with financial sponsors and all stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in Italian and English is a must.
If you are a driven professional with a passion for finance and a proven track record in leveraged finance, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Be part of a dynamic team in Milan, where you can leverage your skills and experience to drive impactful financial transactions.
