Associate Director, Leveraged & Sponsor Financing

JOB PURPOSE: 

Key role within the Global Corporate Finance (GCF) team focussed on originating, evaluating and executing Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (LAF) transactions with CIB clients of the Bank. He/She shall work closely with relationship managers in coverage, GCF colleagues, as well as other internal stakeholders to develop strategic relationships with a variety of obligors (corporates, family groups, GREs, investors and financial institutions) by identifying solutions and lending opportunities aligned to FAB’s risk parameters and targets.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

The role shall require:

• Evaluating, structuring and executing new deals along with the coverage & credit team

Take a proactive approach to deal origination, conduct analysis, propose debt structures and help develop solutions for clients, and help differentiate FAB vis-à-vis market competitors

• Hands-on role to modelling, documentation and engagement with internal parties and external advisors
• Assist in managing existing loan portfolio and prepare MIS and reports from time to time
• Analyse financing requirements and help develop a point of view in support of senior loan origination team members 
• Assist in negotiating terms with borrowers and other lenders, and drive documentation based on LMA standards
• Work in a timely manner, taking ownership of projects once allocated

Budgets Plans & MIS:

• Ensure internal reporting is accurate and timely, and support the Head of LAF on strategic initiatives including budgeting and business planning

Internal Collaboration:

• Maintain strong internal relations and collaborate with Coverage partners, Legal, Credit and Operations in order to ensure timely execution of transactions

Policies, Systems, Processes, & Procedures

• Implement departmental policies, systems, and procedures so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality and cost-effective service.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 

Experience and Skills: 

• 5 years of experience in structured corporate lending transactions
• Strong credit assessment skills including excellent debt/cash flow modelling experience, and knowledge of accounting principles
• Some experience of corporate valuation including DCF, CompCos, and LBO methodologies
• Good grasp of legal concepts and loan mechanics, with first-hand experience documenting loan transactions (LMA standard documentation for syndicated, leveraged deals)
• Desire to step up and project manage multi-party financing transactions 
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal. Able to present complex topics to a senior audience, with good grasp of details
• Ability to work under pressure, stay calm, and adjust quickly to changing priorities

Attention to detail and quality of work product