Executive Director - Capital Markets Officer (Leveraged Finance)

Rabobank•New York, NY

6d•$190,000 - $340,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Rabobank is seeking an Executive Director in Leveraged Finance Capital Markets to take a leadership position in capital markets origination and help build out its US leveraged finance platform. The role delivers insight-driven leveraged finance solutions and supports clients in meeting strategic objectives while building long-term, trusted-advisor relationships. The position helps clients access the leveraged loan and high-yield bond capital markets by structuring, presenting, arranging, underwriting, and syndicating financing solutions. It works closely with sponsor coverage, relationship managers, product partners, investors, sales and distribution, counsel, and other internal stakeholders to deliver thoughtful, risk-aware outcomes. The team values high-quality work, sustainable performance, and collaboration. The role requires regional travel of up to 15% and operates under a flexible hybrid working model, typically with 2–3 remote days and the remaining days onsite. The target hiring range is $190,000–$340,000. Applicants must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10 or more years of experience 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 them within six months of hire; additional licensing, such as Series 7, may be required depending on responsibilities.
Working knowledge of relevant banking regulations, Rabobank or comparable policies and limits, and core Markets products.
Ability to structure and execute leveraged debt financings and partner effectively across coverage, credit, syndicate, and legal functions.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex issues into actionable guidance for diverse stakeholders.
Ability to travel regionally up to 15%.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer is not available.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.

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 using 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, partnering with sales and distribution to achieve targeted outcomes.
Lead transaction execution with counsel and internal stakeholders to close accurate, timely documentation.
Keep colleagues and leadership informed about market dynamics, pipeline status, and transaction progress, and promptly escalate issues.
Support co-managed bond and equity transactions as appropriate.
Structure, present, arrange, underwrite, and syndicate financing solutions in the leveraged loan and high-yield bond capital markets.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan options effective on the date of hire.
401(k) participation beginning on the date of hire.
401(k) match of 50% of the first 6% contributed by US employees.
Additional 3% Safe Harbor contribution to eligible pay.
Up to 3% in annual Discretionary Profit Sharing contributions.
For full-time employees, up to 20 vacation days, 5 additional days off, 7 sick days, and 11 US holidays annually, subject to company policies and hire date.
Dollars for Doers, Helping Hands, and Gift Matching community-support programs.
Flexible hybrid working model, typically 2–3 remote days and the remaining days onsite.
Parental leave.
Possible discretionary bonuses.