Executive Director - Capital Markets Officer (Leveraged Finance)

About the Role

As a Capital Markets Officer you will deliver expert, insight‑driven leveraged finance solutions by working collaboratively within a close‑knit team to help clients meet their strategic objectives and build long‑term, trusted‑advisor relationships. As an Executive Director in Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, you will help clients access the leveraged loan and HY Bond capital markets by structuring, presenting, arranging, underwriting, and syndicating financing solutions. You’ll work closely with sponsor coverage, relationship managers, product partners, and investors to deliver thoughtful, risk‑aware outcomes for our clients and the bank. We value high‑quality work, sustainable performance, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze loan and broader capital‑markets developments and share clear, actionable insights with bankers, clients, and internal partners.
• Assess issuer needs and capital‑structure options; build and review leveraged financing and syndication proposals with a balanced, risk‑aware approach.
• Collaborate with clients and sponsors to present financing ideas, discuss terms, and support informed decision‑making throughout the process.
• Develop and execute investor outreach strategies; partner with sales and distribution to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Lead transaction execution in partnership with counsel and internal stakeholders to close accurate, timely documentation.
• Keep colleagues and leadership apprised of market dynamics, pipeline status, and transaction progress; escalate issues promptly.
• Support co‑managed bond and equity transactions as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Finance/Accounting or related field preferred) or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years in Corporate or Leveraged Finance, Capital Markets, or Loan Syndications with demonstrated understanding of leveraged structures and credit risk.
• FINRA Series 79 and 63 (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire). Additional licensing (e.g., Series 7) may be required depending on responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of relevant banking regulations, Rabobank (or comparable) policies/limits, and core Markets products.
• Ability to structure and execute leveraged debt financings and to partner effectively across functions (coverage, credit, syndicate, legal).
• Clear written and verbal communication with diverse internal and external stakeholders; able to translate complex issues into actionable guidance.
• Ability to travel regionally up to 15%.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Rabobank is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Pay

Target Hiring Range: $190,000 – $340,000. This position is subject to the terms of Rabobank’s compensation plans and policies. It is anticipated that the position will pay within the target hiring range. The range is reflective of the desired primary physical work location and may be adjusted outside of the projected range based on geographical differentiation if the actual work location of the hired candidate differs from the desired primary location, or for other lawful reasons.

Benefits

• Physical Well‑Being: Medical, Dental and Vision plan coverages effective on date of hire; multiple plan options and a full network of providers.
• Financial Well‑Being: 401(k) participation begins on date of hire; Rabobank matches 50% of the first 6% contributed, plus an additional 3% Safe Harbor contribution and up to 3% in annual Discretionary Profit Sharing contributions.
• Emotional Well‑Being: Generous paid time off for full‑time employees: up to 20 days of vacation, 5 days of additional time off, 7 sick days, and 11 US holidays annually (based on hire date). Time and financial support for community giving through Dollars for Doers, Helping Hands, and Gift Matching programs.
• Workforce Well‑Being: Hybrid working model offering flexibility to split time between home and office—typically 2–3 days remote and the remaining days onsite.

Schedule

Full‑time regular position. Hybrid working model: typically 2–3 days remote per week and the remaining days onsite.