Originate, structure, and execute club and syndicated loan transactions, actively pitching for Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) and bookrunner roles. Develop and manage a portfolio of corporate clients, focusing on mid-to-large enterprises. Identify complex business opportunities, structure tailored financial solutions, and cross-sell banking products. Maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders to ensure long-term relationships. Coordinate effectively with participant banks in syndication groups. Conduct credit analysis, prepare proposals, and coordinate with internal risk and operations teams. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal credit policies.
Key responsibilities
- Originate, structure, and execute club and syndicated loan transactions
- Pitch for Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) and bookrunner roles
- Develop and manage a portfolio of corporate clients, focusing on mid-to-large enterprises
- Identify complex business opportunities and structure tailored financial solutions
- Cross-sell banking products
- Maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
- Coordinate effectively with participant banks in syndication groups
- Conduct credit analysis and prepare proposals
- Coordinate with internal risk and operations teams
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal credit policies
About you
- Proven track record in syndicated lending and club deal origination, with hands-on experience driving transactions as a lead bank / MLA
- Existing network within the corporate banking ecosystem and secondary loan markets to facilitate smooth syndication/distribution
- Strong corporate and commercial lending leadership
- Tertiary qualification in business, finance or related discipline
- Solid interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Experience in corporate & commercial lending
- Complex deal structuring and strong credit assessment
- Talent for business development and networking
- Minimum 5-8 years' experience in corporate banking