GCM Transaction Manager III - Public Finance

Wilmington Trust•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

Will consider other locations with in the Wilmington Trust footprint. Overview: Negotiates transaction deal documents and facilitates deal closings in a timely manner for mostly mid-tier and could negotiate some large-tier Global Capital Markets (GCM) clients. Primary Responsibilities: Negotiate and close transactions in which Wilmington Trust serves in a Trustee capacity as well as other complementary roles and products. Serve as client-facing centralized deal manager for transactions for internal operational and support groups. Meet with clients and attend some conferences as deemed appropriate Assist Sales with business development initiatives and coordinate deal structures depending on asset type. Serve as internal liaison for all support groups surrounding deal closings. Independently address escalated client issues and ensure they are prioritized appropriately and resolved. May assist in coaching and mentoring less experienced personnel. Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management. Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand. Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Complete other related duties as assigned. Scope of Responsibilities: This position work mostly independently under limited management supervision. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: None Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. With roots dating back to the founding of Wilmington Trust Company by T. Coleman du Pont in 1903, Wilmington Trust has been serving successful individual and institutional clients for more than a century. Wilmington Trust is internationally recognized and has a team of experienced and skilled professionals focused on delivering a high caliber of service to every client relationship. We are proud to be part of the M&T corporate family. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more. Ready to join our team? Submit your application today! If you are unable to apply through this site due to technical issues or need an accommodation to apply, please contact us at [email protected] for assistance. M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace. Career Site Privacy Notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years’ related experience
Ability to read and interpret legal documents
Strong legal background

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree
GCM deal closing experience
Corporate Trust experience

Responsibilities

Negotiate and close transactions in which Wilmington Trust serves in a Trustee capacity as well as other complementary roles and products.
Serve as client-facing centralized deal manager for transactions for internal operational and support groups.
Meet with clients and attend some conferences as deemed appropriate
Assist Sales with business development initiatives and coordinate deal structures depending on asset type.
Serve as internal liaison for all support groups surrounding deal closings.
Independently address escalated client issues and ensure they are prioritized appropriately and resolved.
May assist in coaching and mentoring less experienced personnel.
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.
Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
Complete other related duties as assigned.