This position drives the marketing efforts and execution of leveraged finance mandates for the Financial Sponsors Group. Assists Managing Directors and Directors to structure, originate and execute transactions while working with partners including Debt Capital Markets and product-specific business lines, as well as the Middle Office, and various Credit, Risk and Operations teams. Secondary point of contact to external and internal clients.
Supports a defined product set, with a proven track record of sourcing mandates with positive revenue generation for a sustained period (3-5 years). Demonstrates the ability to manage junior staff and monitor engagements to a successful completion.
The position requires extensive external (prospective customers) and internal (various Bank personnel) communication to fully perform responsibilities.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years' work experience in Investment Banking, Leveraged Lending, or similar. Or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 11 years’ higher education and/or work experience. Minimum of 2 years leadership experience
Individual must be comfortable working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment and be able to handle a high-level of responsibility.
Experience in Leveraged Finance within capital markets and/or investment banking.
Strong analytical skills, including use of spreadsheets, graphing, and presentations with a detailed knowledge of financial models.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of Investment Bank and balance sheet lender personnel, including the Investment Bank Middle Office, and various Risk and Operations teams.
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
MBA and 7 years’ proven and progressive leveraged finance and capital markets roles, including a strong network of private equity relationships to enhance the business development efforts of the group.
Advanced degree or specialized banking designations or training a plus.
Travel required.
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $162,100.00 - $270,100.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. Founded in 1856 in Buffalo, NY we are now a top 11 full-service US-based commercial bank with a retail footprint across the east coast and wealth services available nationwide and abroad. As a bank, we offer advice, guidance, expertise, and solutions across the entire financial spectrum that combines M&T’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. We are a community-minded organization with more than 167 years of experience. We serve customers, community, and colleagues whether they be across the street, across the state or across the country.
As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values drive the work we do – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, candor and we seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.
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