VP, Loan Trader

Texas Capital•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Texas Capital is built to help businesses and their leaders. Our depth of knowledge and expertise allows us to bring the best of the big firms at a scale that works for our clients, with highly experienced bankers who truly invest in people’s success — today and tomorrow. While we are rooted in core financial products, we are differentiated by our approach. Our bankers are seasoned financial experts who possess deep experience across a multitude of industries. Equally important, they bring commitment — investing the time and resources to understand our clients’ immediate needs, identify market opportunities and meet long-term objectives. At Texas Capital, we do more than build business success. We build long-lasting relationships. Texas Capital provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, fertility and family building aids, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans with a generous 401K match, paid leave programs, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Headquartered in Dallas with offices in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, Richardson, Plano and San Antonio, Texas Capital was recently named Best Regional Bank in 2024 by Bankrate and was named to The Dallas Morning News’ Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex Top Workplaces 2023 and GoBankingRate’s 2023 list of Best Regional Banks. For more information about joining our team, please visit us at www.texascapitalbank.com. Summary: The VP, Loan Trader will be responsible for managing and executing trades in the secondary loan market, contributing to the bank's profitability and market presence within the leveraged finance sector.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in loan trading, with a proven track record of profitability in both par and distressed markets.
Deep understanding of syndicated loan structures, documentation, and market conventions.
Strong credit analysis and financial modeling skills.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Established network of relationships within the leveraged loan trading community.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
Proficient in Bloomberg, Excel, and other relevant trading platforms.
FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses required.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CFA preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute trading strategies for a diverse portfolio of syndicated loans, including par and distressed credits.
Actively manage and monitor loan positions, identifying and mitigating potential risks while maximizing returns.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, brokers, and other market participants.
Generate and distribute market color and trade ideas to internal stakeholders and clients.
Conduct thorough credit analysis and due diligence on prospective loan investments.
Negotiate and execute trades efficiently, ensuring compliance with all internal policies and external regulations.
Collaborate with sales, credit, and legal teams to facilitate seamless transaction execution and risk management.
Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and economic developments impacting the leveraged loan market.
Contribute to the development and implementation of new trading strategies and products.