Leveraged Finance Associate

Pearse Partners are currently partnered with a Leading Investment Bank who are looking for a Leveraged Finance Associate to join the Investment Banking Division. The Leveraged Finance team is responsible for structuring, underwriting, and syndicating leveraged loans and high-yield bond financings in support of M&A transactions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and refinancings. The Associate will play a critical role in transaction execution, financial analysis, and client engagement, working closely with senior bankers, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of leveraged finance transactions, including LBO financings, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, and refinancings
• Build and review detailed financial models, including LBO, cash flow, credit, and debt capacity analyses
• Prepare marketing and execution materials such as pitch books, credit memoranda, offering memoranda, and lender presentations
• Conduct industry, company, and credit analysis to assess risk and structure appropriate financing solutions
• Assist in the structuring of loan and bond products, including term loans, revolvers, high-yield bonds, and mezzanine instruments
• Coordinate with syndicate, capital markets, sales & trading, legal counsel, and internal risk partners throughout transaction life cycles
• Interact directly with private equity sponsors, corporate management teams, and investors
• Mentor and review work product of Analysts and provide day-to-day guidance
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; strong academic performance
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, leveraged finance, credit, or related fields
• Strong financial modelling skills, including LBO and credit analysis
• Solid understanding of capital structures, debt instruments, and leveraged finance markets