Managing Director - Investment Grade Syndicate

Huntington National Bank•Charlotte, NC

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Managing Director of the Investment Grade (IG) Syndicate desk is a senior-level leader that leads the strategy, execution, and risk management of all investment‑grade debt capital markets transactions. This role is responsible for managing issuer relationships, driving primary market execution, overseeing deal distribution, and partnering with DCM, Sales & Trading, and Capital Markets leadership to deliver best‑in-class issuance outcomes. The Managing Director is a key external ambassador for the firm’s IG desk and an internal leader driving operational excellence, revenue growth, and market share.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Minimum 12 years’ experience in Debt Capital Markets, Investment Banking, or Corporate Finance
FINRA Series 79, 63 (or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

Proven track record leading and executing large‑scale IG transactions across sectors.
Deep understanding of global credit markets, investor behavior, and new‑issue mechanics.
Exceptional communication skills with ability to convey complex market views clearly.
Strong leadership, decision‑making, and crisis‑management capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain senior client relationships.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Exceptional communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels
Strategic thinker with a client-centric mindset and high professional integrity
Ability to embrace change, navigate constraints, and deliver innovative solutions

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of all investment‑grade bond transactions, including corporates, financials, agencies, and SSAs.
Provide strategic new‑issue guidance to issuers, including market tone, pricing levels, investor demand, and structural considerations.
Manage all aspects of book building, orderbook analysis, allocation strategy, pricing, and post‑pricing communication.
Ensure flawless operational execution in partnership with DCM, Legal, Operations, Sales, and Trading.
Maintain real‑time understanding of IG spreads, credit curves, macro drivers, and investor flows.
Publish and communicate market color to issuers, internal partners, and sales teams.
Represent the firm’s views with authority in client meetings, roadshows, and market updates.
Build and sustain senior‑level relationships with corporate treasurers, CFOs, funding teams, and institutional investors.
Advise issuers on market conditions, funding windows, structural alternatives, and relative value opportunities.
Drive competitive positioning in underwriting assignments and league table performance.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing IG syndicate team.
Set execution standards, define best practices, and ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory expectations.
Partner with senior leadership across DCM, Capital Markets, and Markets businesses on strategy, resource allocation, and franchise development.
Oversee underwriting, capital usage, risk assessment, and balance sheet deployment in coordination with credit and risk teams.
Ensure the desk operates within regulatory guidelines, internal policies, and market standards.
Maintain strong controls around deal documentation, orderbook integrity, and investor disclosures.
Provide business updates and performance insights to senior leadership.