Director - Middle Market Leveraged Loans

Responsibilities

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The candidate will be a member of the Leveraged Finance group, dedicated to Middle Market Lender Finance business (“MML”). The MML Team provides leverage against diversified pools of Middle Market Loans in the form of asset-based facilities. The Leveraged Finance group provides fundamental credit analysis on the underlying collateral. Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Bank (SGCIB) is a leading player with a presence in 33 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

New Transaction Origination/Execution:

• As the senior banker, help originate and execute lender financing transactions from alternative asset managers.
• Assist with due diligence (accurate screening and analysis of lender financing opportunities).
• Assist in the production of credit papers and presentations.
• Assist in the syndication process of MML transactions, including drafting of syndication and credit rating agency materials and addressing investor inquiries.

Portfolio Monitoring / Other:

• Oversee monitoring of the performance of the collateral for re-evaluation events and borrowing base adjustments with a goal to finding key trends in the portfolio.
• This role must be performed in accordance with the compliance rules inherent to the business, both internal procedures and external regulatory rules.
• The candidate must contribute to and promote a positive working environment with a team-first attitude; the candidate should aspire to be an advocate and model representative of the bank.

Profile required:

• 6-8 years' experience at a bank or private debt fund focused on underwriting of leveraged transactions.
• Strong understanding of investment banking / corporate finance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Proactive.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, deadline-focused environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Must complete Series 7/79 and Series 63 certifications.

EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from a top tier University.

LANGUAGES:

Required:

• English.