Investment Banking Associate, Leveraged Finance - New York, United States - Jefferies & Company, Inc.

Jefferies & Company, Inc.

Verified Company

New York, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Jefferies Leveraged Finance Group provides a full array of financing solutions for non-investment grade corporate clients and financial sponsors.

Our Leveraged Finance professionals focus on originating, structuring, underwriting and executing debt financings (leveraged loans and high yield bonds on both a best efforts and underwritten basis) across an array of transactions including leveraged buy-outs and other M&A transactions.

With professionals in the New York and London office, the Group offers clients a seamless global platform for non-investment grade debt financing solutions.

POSITION:
The Leveraged Finance team is actively looking for an experienced Associate for our New York office.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the execution of leveraged finance transactions for financial sponsor and corporate clients
Manage key aspects of business and financial due diligence and credit underwriting processes Prepare and deliver client presentations, draft marketing materials and participate in due diligence and drafting sessions

These responsibilities afford direct and active interaction with clients (CEOs, CFOs, private equity firms, etc.) where Associates are expected to attend and participate in client meetings and contribute to building and maintaining client relationships.

You will work on several projects simultaneously with teams of professionals, both within the group and across the firm, including Managing Directors, Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents and Analysts, collaborating to develop and execute solutions to meet client needs.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
AND 3+ years of Investment Banking experience in leveraged finance or a sector coverage group or credit underwriting at BDC / direct lender
MBA degree (or equivalent graduate degree) from an accredited college or university
AND 13 years of Investment Banking experience in leveraged finance or a sector coverage group or credit underwriting at BDC / direct lender
Financial modeling coursework, training, or experience Lives in New York or willing to relocate

DESIRED EXPERIENCE SKILLS:

Excellent financial modeling, financial statement analysis, and accounting skills / knowledge
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detailoriented with exceptional critical thinking and problemsolving abilities
Ability to lead a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously
Resourceful selfstarter; able to work autonomously Demonstrated team player and leader

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $150,000 - $225,000.

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual's experience level and qualifications.

In addition to salary, Jefferies offers, for eligible employees, an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including:
medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs.

Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays and paid parental leave.