Assistant Vice President, Debt Capital Markets-North America

About the role

US Debt Capital Markets (DCM) is responsible for overseeing the origination and marketing of fixed income debt solutions for clients globally. The team focuses on arranging a variety of public and private bond financing solutions across multiple currencies and credit markets. The DCM team arranges and implements unsecured public and private bond transactions, providing comprehensive advice on structural and execution considerations, analyzing an issuer’s debt and capital mix, and offering liability management advice related to tendering or buyback initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Markets, Coverage, and Operations teams to deliver timely market insights and innovative structuring ideas for US and international clients.
• Partner with Bond Syndicate, Credit Sales, Trading, and Corporate Risk Solutions to efficiently execute bond transactions.
• Work closely with London-based product partners to stay current on non-USD market trends and present clients with holistic funding solutions, including both domestic USD and international options.
• Drive seamless execution by coordinating with clients, rating agencies, legal counsel, peer banks, trustees, and internal credit and funding teams.
• Support new business by:
  • Creating compelling pitch books, RfP responses, and marketing materials.
  • Tracking and sharing relevant market information.
  • Distributing periodic market updates to clients and internal teams.
  • Producing and maintaining management reports.
  • Contributing to presentations for senior management.
• Mentor junior team members, fostering their development with hands-on training and access to learning resources.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in Finance or Business, or equivalent professional experience.
• Basic understanding and awareness of the US bond markets and bond technicals.
• Understanding of core credit analysis and knowledge of internal transaction processes and procedures.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across various business divisions and at different levels of seniority.
• FINRA Series SIE, 7, 63, and 79 licensed or required to be acquired within a specified timeframe.

Skills

• Ability to communicate efficiently at all levels and across different audiences.
• Driven and proactive, thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and consistently delivering results while managing multiple tasks.
• Excels at managing numerous projects and transactions simultaneously, ensuring each receives thoughtful attention without compromising quality.
• Exceptional work ethic, strong organizational skills, and effective time management to meet demanding deadlines.
• Produces precise and succinct work even under tight time constraints, maintaining accuracy and clarity.
• Communicates confidently and persuasively, both in writing and verbally, adapting style to suit different audiences and settings.
• Highly skilled in key software applications, including MS Office and Bloomberg.
• Builds rapport and communicates effectively at all organizational levels, fostering collaboration and clarity across diverse teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage with multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions, plus dental, vision, and 24/7 virtual care.
• Strong financial benefits including a 401(k) with company match and discretionary contribution, company-paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Family and life support such as paid family leave, backup child and elder care, employee assistance programs, and identity theft protection.
• Wellness and lifestyle benefits including fitness programs, gym reimbursement options, pet insurance, and group legal services.
• Ongoing training, development, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
• Opportunities to give back through volunteering and fundraising initiatives.

Pay

Salary Range: $145,000 – $175,000