About the role
Junior Managing Director | Leveraged Finance Origination | London:
A leading global investment bank is seeking to appoint a Junior Managing Director to its London-based financing platform. The successful individual will play a pivotal role in driving origination efforts across leveraged finance and sponsor clients, with responsibility for developing senior relationships, sourcing new business opportunities, and leading complex transaction execution across EMEA.
This opportunity would suit an established Managing Director with a strong track record in either Leveraged Finance Origination or Sponsor Coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Originate and lead leveraged finance opportunities across private equity-backed and corporate clients.
- Develop and maintain senior relationships with private equity sponsors, CEOs, CFOs, and key decision-makers.
- Drive financing solutions across acquisition financings, refinancings, recapitalisations, and other strategic transactions.
- Partner closely with industry coverage, capital markets, syndication, and risk teams to deliver best-in-class outcomes for clients.
- Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the broader franchise across the UK and EMEA.
- Act as a senior leader and mentor within the platform.
Candidate Requirements:
- Proven track record as a Managing Director within Leveraged Finance, Sponsor Coverage or Acquisition Finance.
- Demonstrable success originating and executing large-cap financing transactions.
- Well-established network across private equity sponsors and/or corporate clients.
- Strong commercial instincts with the ability to identify and convert business opportunities.
- Experience leading senior client relationships and managing complex transactions from origination through execution.
The Opportunity:
- Join a highly regarded global platform with significant market presence.
- Senior role with substantial autonomy and visibility.
- Opportunity to influence strategy, drive revenue growth, and expand client relationships across key markets.
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