Director, Leveraged Finance

Director, Leveraged Finance

Director, Leveraged Finance

Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: December 17, 2024 (19 days left to apply) job requisition id -WD

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OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION

MUFG's Leveraged Finance group provides product expertise in the origination, structuring and execution of LBOs for private equity sponsors. We also originate and execute leveraged transactions for corporate clients in partnership with regional corporate relationship managers.

The Leveraged Finance group also works with relevant coverage and product functions within the bank to assist in executing our broader Financial Institutions strategy to maximise cross-sell amongst sponsor clients and their portfolio companies.

Leveraged Finance works collaboratively with MUFG's Global Sponsor Coverage teams and the Leveraged Capital Markets team to deliver financing solutions and to maximise revenue opportunities in EMEA.

NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS

3-4

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• Generate deal flow in sponsor-driven leveraged finance transactions consistent with our targeted sponsor framework, target size range and specific geographic focus.
• Act as deal captain to successfully structure and execute leveraged finance transactions, defined as underwritten LBO financings, direct lending transaction and non-investment grade corporate financings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive profitable dealflow from the PE community in EMEA from across our leveraged finance product range, specifically lead underwrite transactions and direct lending transactions.
• Lead deal execution to ensure the highest quality of transaction delivery, risk management and client satisfaction.
• Negotiate terms and documentation for leveraged finance transactions in collaboration with LF Transaction Execution function and, where relevant, Leveraged Capital Markets.
• Retain ongoing fiduciary responsibility for risk management of onboarded assets, in partnership with LF Portfolio Management team, and drive incremental revenue and cross selling opportunities for MUFG.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, notably credit, sponsor coverage, leveraged capital markets, FI coverage, corporate coverage, compliance and audit to promote the strategic mission of Leveraged Finance and to ensure the continued good standing of the team within the bank.
• Support LF team leadership to manage and develop more junior team members.
• Provide strategic support to LF team leadership as required.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least ten years' experience of transacting European sponsor-backed leveraged finance transactions in lead roles.
• Experience of working within a banking environment and, preferably, a debt fund environment.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Functional / Technical Competencies:

• Demonstrable practical experience of leading leveraged finance transactions in European market.
• Expertise in sub-investment grade credit analysis, cash flow modelling and documentary negotiation.
• Can demonstrate strong existing relationships with capital markets and equity investment professionals within the private equity industry.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

Education / Qualifications:

• Degree level with relevant post degree qualification preferred (e.g. CFA, ACA, MBA)

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication skills
• Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
• Demonstrates a proactive, motivated approach.
• Clear ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
• Strong decision-making skills, shows the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
• A structured and logical approach to work
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A creative and innovative approach to work
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
• Strong numerical skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.

We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.