Associate, US Leveraged Capital Markets

Natwest Group•Stamford, CT

About The Position

The Associate, US Leveraged Capital Markets supports bankers in originating and syndicating High Yield bond and leveraged loan transactions. The role works closely with corporate bankers and global product partners across Syndicate, Leveraged Finance, Liability Management, Corporate Advisory, Rates and FX, and supports domestic and Yankee leveraged loan and high yield capital markets origination and syndication activities. The Associate helps ensure high standards of customer service throughout the transaction lifecycle, develops strong client relationships, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to deliver joined-up client outcomes. The position offers career-development potential as part of a focused and expanding franchise. The Associate prepares client presentations and market updates, researches industries, companies and comparable transactions, supports the origination and execution of potential transactions, assists with internal underwriting documents, and develops proficiency in running global transaction processes. The role also contributes to the development of junior talent.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in leveraged finance, capital markets or syndicate within an investment banking environment.
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS).
Series 79 and Series 63 licenses.
Proactive approach to work, good organizational capabilities and high attention to detail.
Enjoy working in a collaborative, high-energy team and partnering with colleagues to deliver high-quality client outcomes and shared commercial goals.
Entrepreneurial mindset.
Confidence to take on broad responsibilities in a growing platform.

Responsibilities

Support domestic and Yankee leveraged loan and high yield capital markets origination and syndication activities.
Prepare client presentations to pitch ideas and transactions across the product spectrum to private equity, corporate and financial customers.
Summarize market conditions, recent transactions and economic headlines to produce relevant market updates for customers.
Research and analyze industries, companies and comparable transactions to support the origination and execution of potential transactions.
Assist with preparing internal underwriting documents and become proficient in running global transaction processes.
Develop, deepen and institutionalize strong client relationships, acting with integrity, due skill, care and diligence.
Maintain collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders and work as part of a cohesive team to deliver client outcomes.
Contribute to the development of junior talent.