Global Financial Institutions Group, Associate

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation • New York, NY

1d • $150,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Global Financial Institutions Group (GFIG) is seeking an Associate to join the Specialty Finance Client Coverage team.  The role entails supporting a team that advises Specialty Finance companies on financing and liquidity solutions, capital optimization, and capital raising in the public and private markets.  In addition to its advisory and capital markets role, this team acts as a lender and is also responsible for cross selling clients on the full suite of Corporate & Investment Banking products.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or MBA in Finance or Economics, with a minimum of 1-3 years corporate finance and/or capital markets experience
• Candidate must have experience in the Specialty Finance (BDC) sector
• Transaction experience, particularly working in banking or capital markets
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and contribute to idea generation
• Strong project management skills, including experience leading a team of analysts and adhering to tight timelines
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills with an ability to convey ideas
• Ability to work independently, while also working effectively in a team environment
• Advanced proficiency with Bloomberg and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Strong team orientation with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in multiple product groups and regions
• Experience working in FIG banking and in particular, the Business Development Company (BDC) sector

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and facilitating group idea generation and solutions across products and regions
• Preparing pitch books and other client marketing materials and assisting with preparation for client meetings
• Assisting in the development and continued cultivation of client relationships
• Maintaining internal databases to track comps, deal flow, capital markets activity and wallet share

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees