An established international bank based in london seek an experinced professional focused on originating new syndicated loan opportunities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The position involves close collaboration with international coverage teams to identify client financing needs, develop tailored solutions, and convert opportunities into executable transactions. It also includes supporting secondary market activity, maintaining a regional pipeline, and working with the broader loan syndications team on structuring and distribution.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively identify large-scale syndicated financing opportunities
- Conduct joint client meetings with regional teams to understand financing needs and build relationships
- Work with coverage teams to design early-stage financing solutions and transaction concepts
- Coordinate with the loan syndications team on feasibility, structuring, and potential distribution strategies
- Develop and maintain a regional pipeline, tracking opportunities from initial identification through mandate award
- Support the acquisition of key roles on transactions by coordinating client engagement and internal resources
- Identify opportunities to expand cross-border business and generate fee income
- Stay fully up to date with syndicated loan market dynamics to add value to clients and internal teams
- Appraise potential opportunities and recommend business development strategies
- Prepare and deliver presentations to clients and internal relationship teams
- Execute secondary market trades (buy and sell side), including all related documentation and operational requirements
- Support the development of new products and initiatives in the syndication and loan markets
- Provide credit analysis in support of credit applications
- Participate in regular calls with loan syndications teams in other regions and with the branch network
- Maintain close working relationships with credit risk and credit administration teams
- Ensure a professional image is maintained at all times and comply with all applicable regulatory and internal policies
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience and strong knowledge of syndicated loan markets and secondary trading
- Strong credit background, including deal structuring and documentation
- Excellent client relationship, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Broad market contacts across borrowers, lenders, and intermediaries (primary and secondary)
- Strong understanding of market developments, structures, pricing, and documentation
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise competing tasks, and use of initiative
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing priorities
- Good interpersonal and relationship management skills, including with senior stakeholders
- High attention to detail and productivity
- Team-oriented approach with a professional manner
- Entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving ability on complex transactions
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office, plus familiarity with market information platforms (e.g. Bloomberg, Debtdomain, Dealogic)
CJ1589 - Originator, Loan Syndications in London employer: C James
As an Account Manager at our London office, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and unique opportunities to engage with diverse clients, making your role both meaningful and rewarding. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and excellence in the heart of one of the world's most vibrant cities.
