Associate - Leveraged Finance
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation•New York, NY
•$150,000 - $200,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Leveraged Finance Associate is an execution‑oriented professional responsible for supporting the analysis, structuring, underwriting and execution of leveraged credit transactions. The Associate works closely with experienced professionals in developing optimal capital structures for private equity-backed and corporate clients. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced transaction environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 3+ years of leveraged finance, investment banking, private credit, or related experience
- Knowledge of leveraged loan and high yield markets
- Quantitative and analytical skills with strong financial modeling capabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, operate under tight timelines while maintaining a collaborative team environment
Nice To Haves
- MBA candidate or progress toward CFA
- Experience supporting private equity‑backed transactions
- Familiarity with different industry verticals and market trends
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain detailed financial models, including LBO, cash flow, and sensitivity analyses
- Support transaction origination efforts through preparation of client materials
- Lead the drafting of credit approval packages, terms sheets and marketing materials
- Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders to drive transaction underwriting process including credit, legal and coverage teams
- Synthesize large amounts of data, conduct detailed company and industry due diligence and develop comparable transaction analysis
- Present transactions to senior management, credit and approval committees
- Assist with documentation and loan closing processes, including review of credit agreements and closing checklists
- Demonstrate accountability for work quality, accuracy, and timeliness
- Train and develop analysts
Benefits
- Competitive portfolio of benefits
- Annual discretionary incentive award
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
