Social network you want to login/join with: LevFin - Director - High Yield Bond Origination - Milan Client: Selby Jennings Location: Milan Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: Not provided Job Views: 28 Posted: 22.01.2025 Expiry Date: 08.03.2025 Job Description: Job Opportunity: Director - High Yield Bond Origination (Leveraged Finance) Our client is a leading Global Bank looking to add a Director to their Acquisition and Structured Finance team in Milan. As a Director, you will play a pivotal role in presenting the bank's debt capabilities to financial sponsors and identifying key financial sponsor-driven transactions 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 commercial discussions and negotiations with the syndication team and support the deal team in preparing internal presentations, memos, and materials for approvals. Maintain relationships: Ensure 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, and manage the internal credit process. Client and Team Development: Foster a client-centric culture, provide top-tier service, facilitate cross-selling with other business lines, and train junior team members. Negotiation and Documentation: Negotiate term sheets and legal documentation with financial sponsors and coordinate transaction execution with various teams. 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. J-18808-Ljbffr