Sponsor and Leveraged Finance Product Specialist

Regions Bank

106d • $164,335 - $195,878

About The Position

At Regions, the Sponsor and Leverage Finance Underwriting Product Specialist conducts screening, underwriting, negotiation, and documentation of leveraged sponsor transactions. This role will function to enhance the sponsor lending experience while serving as a dedicated point of contact for coverage partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Seven (7) years of underwriting experience in Leverage Finance and/or Corporate Finance

Nice To Haves

• Deal experience in underwriting and screening sponsor transactions including structuring, negotiation, and legal documentation
• Completion of a major corporate credit training program (or the equivalent corporate banking/corporate finance experience)
• Familiarity with following loan policy frameworks of a traditional bank or similar financial institution

Responsibilities

• Completes end-to-end underwriting and execution for complex sponsor transactions
• Executes efficient and extensive due diligence and credit screening of sponsor financing opportunities
• Conducts structuring, underwriting, negotiation, closing, and documentation of transactions
• Owns communication to coverage and credit risk partners
• Ensures effective portfolio management as loans transition to Corporate or Commercial underwriting teams post close
• Utilizes market knowledge of leveraged loan pricing, structuring, and sponsor driven financing solutions
• Aligns private equity clients’ needs with Regions risk appetite, while ensuring competitive positioning and disciplined client selectivity
• Mentors analyst and associate team members in Sponsor Leveraged Underwriting

Benefits

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees