Director, Loan Syndicate, Americas

Director, Loan Syndicate, Americas

Responsible for developing and managing the syndicate and distribution capabilities of Loan Syndicate in the Americas as part of the implementation of the global Loan Syndicate strategy. The role involves actively participating in determining the Syndicate & Portfolio Management strategy, focusing on subscription lines distribution across industry verticals such as Commercial Real Estate, Leverage & Acquisition, and Project Finance. The Director ensures successful execution of syndication transactions from origination to closing while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and investors.

• Develop and manage syndicate and distribution capabilities in the Americas.
• Underwrite, syndicate, and distribute syndicated loans within Fund Finance.
• Participate in determining Syndicate & Portfolio Management strategy to maximize shareholder value.
• Recommend appropriate underwriting positions and ensure fair valuation.
• Review structure, timing, pricing, and execute distribution strategies for primary syndicated loans.
• Develop and manage distribution channels to bank and non‑bank investors.
• Build and maintain relationships with loan investors.
• Provide loan market intelligence to global banking product origination verticals to enable origination and distribution.
• Distribute secondary loans for the Bank alongside the Portfolio Asset Management team.
• Manage all distribution processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies, external laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of operational efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
• Produce and distribute marketing materials and communications to investors and clients related to Loan Syndicate products.
• Ensure syndication and distribution are conducted within the Group’s risk appetite and that reputational and credit risks are appropriately managed.
• Resolve audit and compliance issues in a timely manner and report risk management matters to relevant committees.

• Cross Selling
• Customer Behaviour and Preferences
• Addressing Client Needs
• Client Relationship Management
• Investment Credit Risk
• Knowledge of Loan Underwriting (Subscription Facility, NAV Lines, Hybrid Lines)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in loan syndication or a related field with a proven track record of successful transactions.
• Strong understanding of loan markets, syndication processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time‑off options including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), with a minimum of 30 days of combined annual and public holiday leave globally.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market‑leading digital wellbeing platform, resilience and human skills development courses, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first‑aiders, and other self‑help toolkits.
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth with opportunities to reskill, upskill, and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• An inclusive and values‑driven organisation that celebrates diversity and respects everyone, allowing you to realise your full potential.