Investment Banking Vice President, Leveraged Finance - New York
Apply Req ID: Req1481103 Date posted 09/05/2025Your Journey Starts Here:
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The Difference You Make: Assist in the structuring, negotiating and execution or syndicated 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.
• 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
• Adheres 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 What You Bring: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 communications 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 innovation 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. Certifications: No Certifications listed for this job. 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.
What Else You Need To Know:
The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.
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Link to Santander Benefits:
Santander Benefits - 2025 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com)
Risk Culture:
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.
EEO Statement:
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 law.
Working Conditions:
Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.
Employer Rights:
This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.
What To Do Next:
If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
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Primary Location: New York, NY, Madison Ave Corp
Other Locations: New York-New York
Organization: Santander US Capital Markets LLC