Investment Banking Vice President, Leveraged Finance - New York

Santander

1d • $206,250 - $275,000

About The Position

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You! The Difference You Make: Assist in the structuring, negotiating and execution or syndicated and private credit facilities for leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, dividend recapitalizations, refinancings and various other purposes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with equivalent work experience: in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field - Required.
• 6+ Years Experience in Leveraged Finance Investment Banking - Required.
• Prior work experience in investment banking front office role.
• Direct work experience with leveraged finance companies and understands the leveraged loan and HY bond product as well as the underlying transactions (LBO's, M&A, dividend recaps, refinances, etc.) that drive the business.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills including Excel modelling and valuation work.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, and have the aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovation solutions.
• Ability to manage projects independently and assume a high level of responsibility.
• Ability to interact and work with clients.
• Ability to coordinate and lead multiple deal teams.
• Ability to assess and mitigate reputational, operational and credit risk.
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation, as well as analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence others.

Nice To Haves

• MBA / CFA /Masters, or equivalent work experience in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field - Preferred.
• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of client presentation materials and pitchbooks, including all background research, analysis and drafting. Oversee the work of the junior bankers.
• Manage the creation and 'own' the final product for valuation analyses including discounted cash flow; trading comparables; company comparables; and LBO analysis. Prepare committee approval requests, including and IBC.
• Work directly with Capital Markets and the Coverage bankers on the syndication process, including the preparation of materials for launch, and supporting the response to investor questions.
• Work directly with Capital Markets and the Coverage bankers on the syndication process, including the preparation of materials for launch, and supporting the response to investor questions.
• Support the Senior Banker in negotiations with private equity sponsors and corporate clients on business terms and legal documentation, including grids, commitment / engagement letters, credit agreements, bond documents, and various other legal documentation.
• Oversee the execution process for transactions to meet client expectations.
• Analyze detailed corporate and financial information and conduct detailed due diligence
• Adheres to compliance procedures and internal/operational risk controls in accordance with any and all applicable regulatory standards, requirements and policies.
• Train the associates and analysts

What This Job Offers

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