Vice President, Leveraged Finance

Royal Bank of Canada • New York, NY

99d • $292,427

About The Position

Vice President, Leveraged Finance, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, New York, NY: Work closely with senior bankers to structure and lead loan & high yield transactions for leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, restructurings and refinancing. Oversee analysts in support of senior level executives in all stages of the transaction. Train and mentor junior level resources. Lead the development of pitch materials for clients across a variety of sectors that present strategic and financing views, company analysis and financing terms. Check financial models with sensitized capital structure and operating assumption scenarios. Work directly with senior leveraged finance and industry bankers, internal risk teams, corporate banking, liability management, ratings advisors and other areas of the bank on internal credit processes and external client servicing. Provide support in all aspects of the due diligence and underwriting process including review of data-room documentation and third-party materials; evaluation of financial statements, historical trends and projections; and diligence meetings/calls with management and other subject matter experts. Assist in the negotiation of commitment terms, covenants, and relevant credit document provisions. Prepare marketing and offering materials for leveraged loans or high yield bonds (including rating agency materials, lender and roadshow presentations, information memorandums and prospectuses). Proactively identify operational risks/ control deficiencies in the business. Escalate operational risk loss events, control deficiencies and risks identified to line manager and the relevant risk and control functions on a timely basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate related work experience.
• 5 years of experience in credit agreements and other debt facility documentation including intercreditor agreements and fronting letters.
• 5 years of experience in financial advisory in infrastructure.
• 3 years of experience in energy, power, and infrastructure debt distribution.
• 3 years of experience in investment grade capital markets.
• 1 year of experience in high yield syndicate.
• 1 year of experience in institutional and bank loan syndication.
• 1 year of experience in leveraged finance.
• FINRA Series 63 and Series 79 licenses.

Responsibilities

• Structure and lead loan & high yield transactions for leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, restructurings and refinancing.
• Oversee analysts in support of senior level executives in all stages of the transaction.
• Train and mentor junior level resources.
• Lead the development of pitch materials for clients across various sectors.
• Check financial models with sensitized capital structure and operating assumption scenarios.
• Work with senior leveraged finance and industry bankers, internal risk teams, corporate banking, liability management, ratings advisors, and other areas of the bank.
• Provide support in all aspects of the due diligence and underwriting process.
• Assist in the negotiation of commitment terms, covenants, and relevant credit document provisions.
• Prepare marketing and offering materials for leveraged loans or high yield bonds.
• Proactively identify operational risks/control deficiencies in the business.
• Escalate operational risk loss events, control deficiencies and risks identified to line manager.

Benefits

• 401(k) program with company-matching contributions.
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Paid time-off plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree