National Dealer Services Director - MidWest

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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:          

The responsibilities for this role are below; you may support projects of varying complexity based on skill and organizational priorities.     

+ Independently manages a portfolio of tactical clients, with primary responsibility for cross-sell, return generation, and First Line of Defense.

+ Understands and evaluates complex financial models.

+ Performs complex financial analysis.

+ Creates high-impact presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other relevant applications.

+ Works well as part of a team in a high-pressure environment.

+ Develops good working relationships with peers and   senior   leaders in Corporate Banking and the rest of the organization.

+ Manages   priorities while working on   a number of   high-priority engagements simultaneously.

+ Exhibits a strong background in credit and corporate finance and the ability to apply that knowledge to corporate finance - oriented projects.

+ Serves as direct support to the   Executive   Directors and   is capable of making   internal and external presentations to support the efforts of the RMs on the team.

+ Manages, mentors, and develops staff including Analysts and Associates.

+ Interacts independently with all important constituencies   in the course of   the development and delivery of a strategic,   client facing   assignment.

+ Provide s   support to the Capital Markets businesses by assessing whether securities products and capital markets services would be   appropriate for   a particular   client   and   working with the Capital Markets teams to provide those products and services to clients.    

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

+ Undergraduate degree   required , graduate degree preferred.

+ 7   - 8+ years of experience in Banking, Investment Banking, M&A or Capital Markets.

+ 4+ years of corporate banking analysis and sales management.

+ Strong corporate finance and credit skills   required,   underwriting experience.

+ Proven   track record   of success in working as a part of a team to originate, and close complex financial transactions.

+ Proven ability to pitch, win and execute on corporate finance ideas.

+ Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written.

+ Strong relationship building skills.

+ The ability to interact effectively with senior executives inside and outside our organization .

REQUIRED SKILLS:

      

Qualified candidates will bring professional   proficiency ,   generally   acquired   through   7
-8+   years of relevant work or internship experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.    

+ Proven leadership and collaboration skills across matrixed organizations and cross   functional teams.    

+ Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.    

+ Strong project management capabilities and ability to lead teams and initiatives.    

+ Deep understanding of financial markets, corporate strategy, and client   engagement.    

+ Ability to synthesize market intelligence into actionable insights and   strategic   recommendations .    

+ Ability to obtain and   maintain   required securities licenses   in accordance with   company policy.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:        

Successful candidates will   demonstrate   a higher degree of   proficiency   (typically from   8+   years of practical experience or advanced academic exposure) across the following areas:

+ Client Advisory & Relationship Management    - Ability to lead conversations, build   trust, and deliver tailored solutions that deepen client relationships.    

+ Origination & Commercial Impact    - Skilled in   identifying   opportunities, developing     pitches, and   converting   ideas into revenue-generating engagements.    

+ Team Leadership & Development    - Proven ability to mentor, develop, and lead   high-performing teams.    

+ Market Insight & Thought Leadership    - Ability to translate market trends into   strategic content and client engagement strategies.    

+ Team Management:
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