Debt Capital Markets; DCM Director

Position Title

Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Director

New York, NY 10018

The Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Director is responsible for originating, structuring, and executing debt financing solutions for corporate, financial sponsor, and institutional clients. This role leads DCM client coverage efforts, drives capital markets strategy, and collaborates closely with coverage teams, internal product partners, and risk to deliver best-in-class debt advisory and execution. The Director also guides junior team members, deepens client relationships, and expands the firm’s debt capital markets footprint.

• Partner with coverage teams to develop and expand relationships with corporate issuers, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions to identify debt financing opportunities.
• Lead capital structure discussions, liquidity planning, market updates, and financing strategy dialogue with C‑suite executives.
• Originate DCM opportunities across pro‑rata syndications, leveraged loans, high‑yield bonds, investment‑grade bonds, and structured debt solutions.
• Structure, negotiate, and execute complex debt financing transactions, including acquisition financings, recapitalizations, refinancings, bridge facilities, and liability management.
• Oversee legal documentation, term sheets, and underwriting materials in partnership with legal, risk, and coverage teams.
• Coordinate with Sales & Trading to determine pricing, investor positioning, and distribution strategy.
• Present to internal capital commitment committees and senior risk stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Agency Services to ensure seamless closing and ongoing deal administration.
• Maintain an informed understanding of credit markets, investor appetite, pricing trends, and macroeconomic drivers; guide clients through market conditions and financing alternatives using data‑driven insights.
• Advise on capital structure optimization, rating agency considerations, and comparative funding strategies.
• Mentor and develop vice presidents, associates, and analysts on deal execution, modeling, market analysis, and client presentation.
• Collaborate with relationship managers and internal partners to educate and deliver integrated client solutions.
• Represent the DCM team in senior leadership discussions and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Perform special projects and additional duties as required.
• Consistently adhere to regulatory and compliance policies and standards.

• 10+ years of capital markets, corporate finance, or investment banking experience, with a background in debt financing execution.
• Expertise across pro‑rata loan, leveraged finance, and bond markets, including syndication processes and investor dynamics.
• Proven ability to concurrently manage multiple transactions in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Series
  79 or its equivalent required.
• Willingness to travel as needed (30–50%).

• MBA, CFA, or related advanced degree is a plus.
• Formal credit training.

• Execution excellence and attention to detail.
• Client‑focused communication and influence.
• Market awareness.
• Team leadership, coaching, and talent development.
• Organizational agility.
• Analytical rigor.
• Problem solving.
• Risk and control mindset.
• Travel as necessary for client or team engagements/needs.
• Physical demands (ADA):
  No unusual physical exertion is involved.

Pay Range: $ – $ (based on location, experience, and other factors).

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a comprehensive leave program.

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