Job Opportunity: Director - High Yield Bond Origination (Leveraged Finance)
Milan, Italy
A leading Global Bank seeks a Director for their Acquisition and Structured Finance team in Milan. As Director, you will play a pivotal role in presenting the bank's debt capabilities to financial sponsors, identifying key transactions, and underwriting leveraged loans and originating High Yield Bonds.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deal Origination and Engagement:
* Identify and develop transaction opportunities, working closely with Sponsor Coverage.
* 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.
* Support and manage the deal team in preparing internal presentations, memos, and materials for approvals.
* Maintain 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 portfolio exposures.
* Client and Team Development:
* Foster a client-centric culture, providing top-tier service to 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.
* Coordinate transaction execution with various teams.
Qualifications:
* Minimum 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 reviewing and negotiating term sheets and legal documentation.
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 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.