Associate Director, Leveraged & Sponsor Financing

Job Purpose

Key role within the Global Corporate Finance (GCF) team focused on originating, evaluating and executing Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (LAF) transactions with CIB clients of the Bank. He/She shall work closely with relationship managers in coverage, GCF colleagues, as well as other internal stakeholders to develop strategic relationships with a variety of obligors (corporates, family groups, GREs, investors and financial institutions) by identifying solutions and lending opportunities aligned to FAB’s risk parameters and targets.

• Evaluating, structuring and executing new deals along with the coverage & credit team.
• Take a proactive approach to deal origination, conduct analysis, propose debt structures and help develop solutions for clients, and help differentiate FAB vis‑à‑vis market competitors.
• Hands‑on role to modelling, documentation and engagement with internal parties and external advisors.
• Assist in managing existing loan portfolio and prepare MIS and reports from time to time.
• Analyse financing requirements and help develop a point of view in support of senior loan origination team members.
• Assist in negotiating terms with borrowers and other lenders, and drive documentation based on LMA standards.
• Work in a timely manner, taking ownership of projects once allocated.
• Ensure internal reporting is accurate and timely, and support the Head of LAF on strategic initiatives including budgeting and business planning.
• Maintain strong internal relations and collaborate with Coverage partners, Legal, Credit and Operations in order to ensure timely execution of transactions.
• Implement departmental policies, systems, and procedures so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality and cost‑effective service.
• Attention to detail and quality of work product.

Experience and skills:

• 5 years of experience in structured corporate lending transactions.
• Strong credit assessment skills including excellent debt/cash flow modelling experience, and knowledge of accounting principles.
• Some experience of corporate valuation including DCF, Comp Cos, and LBO methodologies.
• Good grasp of legal concepts and loan mechanics, with first‑hand experience documenting loan transactions (LMA standard documentation for syndicated, leveraged deals).
• Desire to step up and project manage multi‑party financing transactions.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal. Able to present complex topics to a senior audience, with good grasp of details.
• Ability to work under pressure, stay calm, and adjust quickly to changing priorities.