A global investment bank is currently recruiting for Syndicate Associate within DAR PF & Rail (EMEA).
The role will be based in Liverpool street and will including hybrid working with a bank wide policy of 3 days attendance per week.
Responsible for supporting the Head of DAR PF & Rail (EMEA) in originating, pricing, structuring and syndicating loans and other private debt issuance (bonds, notes, n-bonds etc) for specialist project finance/ Rail /core+ infrastructure assets, primarily for issuers in the following sectors; Infrastructure, Rail, Power & Renewables and Resources & Industry.
Plus supporting where appropriate the PF Sales team to distribute these products to banks and investors in primary or secondary or supporting the ERA advisory teams.
The ideal candidate must have strong work ethos, high level of motivation, strong intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn and grow by taking responsibilities.
You would be joining a collaborative and supportive environment, but with high volume of deal flow and deliverables under pressurized timetable. You must demonstrate strong work ethic, motivation, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to multi-task across multiple workstreams.
Key Responsibilities
* Origination Support: Assist in the origination activities of EIG/Rail, ensuring project finance loans and private placements are well-structured and attract investor demand.
* Market Analysis: Provide pricing insights, comparable deal analysis, and sector-focused investor coverage to inform transaction structuring.
* Transaction Execution: Support syndication efforts across primary and secondary markets, ensuring successful distribution to banks and institutional investors.
* Syndication Strategy: Contribute to the preparation of syndication opinions, investor feedback, and coordination with sales teams to maximize deal success.
* Documentation Review: Assist in the evaluation of term sheets, loan agreements, financial models, and due diligence materials from a syndication perspective.
* Investor Relations: Maintain direct engagement with investors, answering Q&A during credit approvals and monitoring liquidity trends.
* Reporting & Coordination: Prepare status updates, closing memorandums, book runner calls, and validate final allocations with key stakeholders.
* Secondary Market Strategy: Develop secondary sell down strategies, update AXE sheets, and provide structured sales briefings.
* Cross-Sector Collaboration: Support transactions in Aviation, Shipping, Real Estate, or other relevant sectors when required.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Experience: Background in structured finance, project finance, or loan syndication within banking or capital markets.
* Technical Skills: Strong financial modelling, deal structuring, pricing analysis, and documentation review capabilities.
* Market Awareness: In-depth knowledge of investor trends, liquidity analysis, and private debt financing structures.
* Communication & Collaboration: Ability to engage with internal teams, investors, and senior stakeholders effectively.
* Attention to Detail: Exceptional ability to review complex transaction details, ensuring alignment with market standards and investor expectations.
If you have relevant experience and would like to explore this opportunity further, apply now and we’ll be in touch.