SCIB VP, Leveraged Finance
Country: United Kingdom
Business area introduction
The European Leveraged Finance Team is responsible for the origination, structuring and underwriting of non-investment grade corporates and private equity backed companies.
Key activities
* Help drive the origination of Leveraged Finance activities for the Bank’s European clients, including both Sponsor-backed and Corporate clients across both Leveraged Loan and High Yield opportunities on both a committed and best effort basis.
* Provide clients with Corporate Finance advice as it relates to capital structures and financing needs including acquisition finance in the non-investment grade space as well as refinancing requirements.
* Involved in the execution of transactions as required, working in close collaboration with GIG Bankers, M&A, ECM, and relevant risk management teams.
* Operate in close liaison with North American members of the Leveraged Finance Group to advance Santander Leveraged Finance Franchise.
* Collaborate with Financial Sponsor Coverage team to strengthen Bank’s relationships with relevant Gold and Platinum clients.
* Contribute to the overall growth and success of Santander Global Banking & Corporate Finance (BCF), particularly the development of a sustainable and well-regarded international Corporate Finance franchise.
* Engage with product teams including Risk Solutions, Global Transaction Banking, Securitisation and Markets to help originate financing opportunities arising from Santander’s Corporate Finance dialogue and transactions in the sector.
* Act as leader and role model within the organisation in developing its people, its franchise and upholding the Santander values.
* Embed and adhere to all regulatory risk, compliance and governance responsibilities.
What we’re looking for
* Experience in the Leveraged Finance market within an established institution, with credentials in the origination and execution of Lev Fin Mandates.
* Existing industry relationships with sponsors and market participants.
* Strong knowledge of legal documentation and best practices, with evidence of successful executed deal leadership.
* Commitment to meeting deadlines and availability for unsociable hours when executing transactions.
* Knowledge of credit processes within a large bank environment and sufficient experience in the loan market to challenge decisions that are not commercially reasonable.
* Excellent presentational skills and ability to interpret the accuracy of information flow.
* Strong modelling skills and financial analysis.
* Ability to innovate with data sources such as Debtwire, Mergermarket, LCD News, Dealogic and Bloomberg.
* CISI Regulation and CISI Securities certifications.
* Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject (Finance / Economics etc).
What else you need to know
This role is based in our Triton Square office in London, conveniently located within walking distance from Euston Station and Warren Street Station.
How we’ll reward you
* Competitive salary with a benefits package that can be tailored to your needs.
* Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.
* Pension with generous contributions of up to 12.5% from Santander, depending on your own contribution and length of employment.
* 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
* Company funded individual private medical insurance.
* Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates, including private medical insurance for your family, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan, and health assessments.
* Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover.
* Share in Santander’s success by investing in our Sharesave and Partnership shares plans.
For more information about our wide range of benefits and family friendly policies, visit our website.
Equal Opportunities
Santander is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone counts, and we particularly welcome applications from different underrepresented groups.
For more information on our commitment to equal opportunities, please visit our diversity page.
What to do next
If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, please apply via the link provided.
Due to a high volume of applications, we may need to close this role earlier than the advertised date, so we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
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