Director - Leveraged Finance - Energy & Infrstructure

About the role

Candidate will be a member of the Leveraged Finance team within Investment Banking (LBO). The mission is to work, in partnership with the power and utilities team, to establish long-term relationships with private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, principally focused on the energy and infrastructure space. The Leveraged Finance group is responsible for direct execution and structuring of:

• Syndicated loan transactions to support leveraged buyouts, capital investment, acquisition financings, and refinancings
• Other types of financings relevant to private equity sponsors, including margin loans and collateralized financing solutions

The team is also responsible for cross-selling banking and investment banking products to its clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand relationships with private equity sponsors (focus primarily on energy and infrastructure sectors).
• Develop and maintain marketing material promoting SG CIB’s capabilities to secure new financing mandates, in cooperation with other departments involved (including other business lines, syndications, HYB, etc.) and support the development and delivery of pitches to clients and prospects.
• Assist in all aspects of the transaction execution, notably due diligence, credit analysis, modeling and financial structuring, credit approval process, drafting of financing offers, implementation of documentation.
• Cross-sell capital markets, investment banking (IPO and M&A) and core banking products to sponsor clients.
• Keep abreast of the market in order to maintain structuring skills in line with market developments.
• Organize or contribute to any other task needed in the context of the development of the activities of the department.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in leveraged finance or investment banking
• Established private equity sponsor relationships
• Knowledge of corporate finance valuation and financial accounting concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in teams
• Demonstrated work ethic, positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Familiarity with credit documentation and the structuring of non-investment grade loan transactions
• Bachelors degree from a top tier College/University

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• Series 7/79 and Series 63 certifications and formal credit training

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Fertility, wellness, and student loan benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Annual discretionary bonus