Investment Banking Vice President, Leveraged Finance

Investment Banking Vice President, Leveraged Finance - New York, United States of America

It Starts Here:

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer‑centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You!

• Assist in the structuring, negotiating and execution or syndicate and private credit facilities for leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, dividend recapitalizations, refinancings and various other purposes.
• Lead the creation of client presentation materials and pitchbooks, including all background research, analysis and drafting. Oversee the work of the junior bankers.
• Manage the creation and own the final product for valuation analyses including discounted cash flow; trading comparables; company comparables; and LBO analysis. Prepare committee approval requests, including and IBC.
• Work directly with Capital Markets and the Coverage bankers on the syndication process, including the preparation of materials for launch and supporting the response to investor questions.
• Support the Senior Banker in negotiations with private equity sponsors and corporate clients on business terms and legal documentation, including grids, commitment / engagement letters, credit agreements, bond documents, and various other legal documentation.
• Oversee the execution process for transactions to meet client expectations.
• Analyze detailed corporate and financial information and conduct detailed due diligence.
• Adhere to compliance procedures and internal/operational risk controls in accordance with any and all applicable regulatory standards, requirements and policies.
• Train the associates and analysts.

• Bachelor’s degree with equivalent work experience: in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field – Required.
• MBA / CFA /Masters, or equivalent work experience in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field – Preferred.
• 6+ Years Experience in Leveraged Finance Investment Banking – Required.
• Prior work experience in investment banking front office role.
• Direct work experience with leveraged finance companies and understands the leveraged loan and HY bond product as well as the underlying transactions (LBO’s, M&A, dividend recaps, refinances, etc.) that drive the business.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills including Excel modelling and valuation work.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, and have the aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to manage projects independently and assume a high level of responsibility.
• Ability to interact and work with clients.
• Ability to coordinate and lead multiple deal teams.
• Ability to assess and mitigate reputational, operational and credit risk.
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation, as well as analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence others.
• It would be nice for you to have:
  Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Minimum: $ USD

Maximum: $ USD

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by…