VP - Capital Markets Officer (Leveraged Finance) - New York - Rabobank

Description

Overview

At Rabobank, join a cohesive leveraged finance team where expertise, collaboration, and true client partnership define our path to trusted-advisor impact.

Our Shared Future:
"What I enjoy most about our work is helping clients navigate their financing needs in a way that truly moves their business forward. There's nothing more rewarding than partnering closely, understanding their goals, and delivering solutions that help clients meet their goals" -VP Leveraged Finance Capital Markets

You and Your Job

As a Capital Markets Officer you will be successful to deliver expert, insight-driven leveraged finance solutions by working collaboratively within a close-knit team to help clients meet their strategic objectives and build long-term, trusted-advisor relationships.

As a Vice President in Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, you will help clients access the loan and capital markets by structuring, presenting, arranging, underwriting, and syndicating financing solutions. You'll work closely with sponsor coverage, relationship managers, product partners, and investors to deliver thoughtful, risk-aware outcomes for our clients and the bank.

We value high-quality work, sustainable performance, and collaboration. If you meet most—but not all—qualifications below, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Track and analyze loan and broader capital-markets developments and share clear, actionable insights with bankers, clients, and internal partners.
• Assess issuer needs and capital-structure options; build and review leveraged financing and syndication proposals with a balanced, risk-aware approach.
• Collaborate with clients and sponsors to present financing ideas, discuss terms, and support informed decision-making throughout the process.
• Develop and execute investor outreach strategies; partner with sales and distribution to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Lead transaction execution in partnership with counsel and internal stakeholders to close accurate, timely documentation.
• Keep colleagues and leadership apprised of market dynamics, pipeline status, and transaction progress; escalate issues promptly.
• Support co-managed bond and equity transactions as appropriate.

Your Promise to Us

To be considered for the Capital Markets Officer role, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree (Finance/Accounting or related field preferred) or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years in Corporate or Leveraged Finance, Capital Markets, or Loan Syndications with demonstrated understanding of leveraged structures and credit risk.
• FINRA Series 79 and 63 (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire). Additional licensing (e.g., Series 7) may be required depending on responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of relevant banking regulations, Rabobank (or comparable) policies/limits, and core Markets products.
• Ability to structure and execute leveraged debt financings and to partner effectively across functions (coverage, credit, syndicate, legal).
• Clear written and verbal communication with diverse internal and external stakeholders; able to translate complex issues into actionable guidance.
• Ability to travel regionally up to 15%
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Rabobank is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Our Commitment to you – cultivating your way beyond pay

Rabobank welcomes employees and applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that leverages the diverse strengths of our workforce. This enables us to exceed the expectations of our clients and customers while ensuring a healthy and safe environment for our staff.

We believe your well-being extends far beyond just a paycheck and should encompass your health, happiness, and satisfaction. To meet these needs, Rabobank offers a flexible hybrid working model and continually evaluates and enhances our benefit offerings to ensure they are comprehensive, competitive, and provide you with the options and flexibility you need.

Our employee benefits

Our employee benefits are focused on four main components:

• Physical Well-Being includes our commitment to your Health and Wellness. Medical, Dental and Vision plan coverages are effective on your date of hire. Rabobank offers multiple plan options and a full network of providers to best meet your needs.
• Financial Well-Being provides for your Retirement + Savings + Security. You can start participating in the 401(k) plan on your date of hire. Plus we match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) plan for US Employees. Rabobank also contributes an additional 3% of your eligible pay in Safe Harbor contribution and up to 3% in annual Discretionary Profit Sharing contributions.
• Emotional Well-Being ensures your Work + Life balance. We offer up to 20 days of vacation, 5 days of additional time off, 7 sick days and 11 US holidays annually. We also support community giving through Dollars for Doers, Helping Hands and Gift Matching programs.
• Workforce Well-Being supports a hybrid working model that offers the flexibility to split time between home and the office—typically 2–3 days remote and the remaining days onsite.

Our Organization

Rabobank Group is a global financial services leader providing wholesale and retail banking, leasing, and real estate services in more than 37 countries worldwide. Founded over a century ago, Rabobank today is one of the world's largest banks with over $678 billion in assets.

In North America, Rabobank is a premier corporate and investment bank to the food, agribusiness, commodities and energy industries in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Rabo AgriFinance, a subsidiary of Rabobank, is a leading financial services provider for farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses in the United States and Canada. Together, we provide sector expertise, strategic counsel and tailored financial solutions to clients across the entire value chain. Visit

Salary Expectations:

Target Hiring Range: $140, $230,000.00

This position is subject to the terms of RAF/Rabobank/RDS compensation plans and policies. It is anticipated that the position will pay within the target hiring range. The range is reflective of the desired primary physical work location and may be adjusted outside of the projected range based on geographical differentiation if the actual work location differs from the desired primary location, or for other lawful reasons. All full-time regular positions include all other benefits that are provided to employees, including healthcare benefits, 401k matching, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, discretionary bonuses and other ERISA-governed benefits.

Rabobank is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status. Rabobank also prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above.

At Rabobank, we strive to grow a better world together. If you are ready to join our team, apply now.

This job posting has no fixed application deadline. Resumes will be accepted until a qualified applicant pool is identified.