We are partnering with a leading international bank that is continuing to invest in and expand its Financial Sponsors franchise in London. As part of this growth, the team is looking to appoint a Vice President to help drive sponsor coverage efforts, deepen private equity relationships, and originate financing opportunities across the market. This opportunity is particularly well-suited to candidates from a Leveraged Finance background looking to transition into a broader, client-facing coverage role with increased exposure to origination, relationship management, and strategic dialogue with leading financial sponsors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies.
- Identify and originate opportunities across acquisition finance, leveraged finance, capital markets, and broader corporate banking products.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of client presentations, strategic reviews, and marketing materials.
- Coordinate deal execution alongside internal product partners and external advisers.
- Support senior relationship bankers in managing key sponsor accounts while gradually assuming greater ownership of client relationships.
- Monitor market activity, sponsor portfolios, and transaction pipelines to identify new business opportunities.
- Mentor and support junior team members, including Analysts and Associates.
Candidate Profile:
- 5-10 years of experience within Leveraged Finance, Acquisition Finance or Sponsor Coverage.
- Strong understanding of sponsor-backed transactions, LBOs, refinancing processes, and acquisition financings.
- Demonstrated experience managing workstreams and interacting directly with clients, sponsors, and advisers.
- Excellent financial analysis, credit assessment, and transaction execution capabilities.
- Strong commercial judgement and relationship-building skills.
- Ambition to move into a more origination-focused and client-centric role.
Why This Opportunity:
- Join a growing and strategically important Sponsors platform.
- Work closely with leading private equity firms and financial investors across Europe.
- Gain exposure to a broad suite of banking products and cross-border transactions.
- Clear career progression within a supportive and expanding team.
- Opportunity to play a visible role in the continued development of the franchise.
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Vice President | Sponsor Coverage | London employer: Selby Jennings
Join a leading global platform that offers an exceptional opportunity for growth and development in the real estate M&A sector. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture, you will be exposed to landmark European transactions while enjoying competitive compensation and clear progression pathways. This role not only allows you to enhance your financial modelling and analytical skills but also provides the chance to mentor junior team members, making it a truly rewarding environment for ambitious professionals.
