Vice President, Leverage Finance, Capital Markets

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Location Overview:

Our London office is based just a stone's throw from the magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral on bustling King Edward Street. Here you'll find modern workspaces and a state-of-the-art auditorium space. In addition, we're proud to host an onsite restaurant that shares our commitment to sustainability by providing delicious seasonal menus which have been created with the planet in mind. Make sure to take time for yourself and head up to our rooftop terrace and take in the spectacular views across London. Finally, your physical wellness is well-catered for with our onsite gym facilities and medical centre.

Role Description:

We are seeking an experience and driven Vice President to join our Leveraged Finance team within Global Capital Markets. In this role, you will be part of the EMEA Leveraged Finance Origination team and will be leading the structuring and execution of transactions (high yield / loans) including responsibility to lead client calls, and partner with our global Capital Markets syndicate desk, as well as internal credit and risk stakeholders. You will collaborate with senior originators in the team to develop tactical plans within the broader GCIB strategic mandate, specific to the targeted client industry.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Analysing clients' financing needs & structures the financing package
• Taking accountability to prepare proposals to clients on appropriate financing structure, whilst coordinating with capital markets syndicate partners and industry bankers
• Monitor and provide insights on market conditions that impact our clients
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as risk and credit on new transactions as well as lead the execution of deals by being the primary lead for preparation/marketing with external counsels and client working teams
• Manage and develop direct junior (Analyst and Associate) resources and activities across the global franchise in order to deliver the Bank's products and services to the client
• To ensure the Bank's activities are conducted in a compliant and risk free manner
• Responsible for the attraction and development of junior talent and following such performance management procedures as the company's policies dictate

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience within leveraged finance, investment banking related field
• Deep understanding of credit fundamentals, syndicated loan/high yield bonds market
• Analytical and quantitative skills are required alongside excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Fluency in English is essential and a second European language a plus
• Meticulous attention to detail, diligence and conscientiousness
• In depth experience of delivering investment banking products and advisory services to clients
• Demonstrable ability to understand financing needs and match client needs with the most appropriate product / service
• Team player - evidence of having built, developed and led teams
• Educated to degree level (preferably in a numerical discipline such as finance)

Benefits of working at Bank of America:

UK

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner

• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons

• 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum

• The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.

• Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters

• Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution

• Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK's most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.

• Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.

Bank of America:

Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It's important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.

We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.