Investment Banking Vice President or Senior Associate, Leveraged Finance

, NY, United States

Jefferies Group LLC, the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. focused on serving clients for 60 years, is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company.

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, high yield bonds, bridge financing and mezzanine debt), including leveraged buy-outs, re-financings, dividends M&A transactions and restructurings. 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 Vice President or Senior Associate, preferably with Healthcare experience for our New York office.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the execution of leveraged finance transactions for financial sponsor and corporate clients

Lead key aspects of business and financial due diligence and credit underwriting processes

Review and negotiate legal documentation including commitments papers and credit agreements / indentures

Prepare and deliver client presentations, draft marketing materials and participate in due diligence and drafting sessions

Develop client relationships through deal execution and pitching

These responsibilities afford direct and active interaction with clients (CEOs, CFOs, private equity firms, etc.) where Vice Presidents 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, Associates and Analysts, collaborating to develop and execute solutions to meet client needs.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND 5+ years of 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 2+ years of experience in leveraged finance or a sector coverage group or credit underwriting at BDC / direct lender

Experience in credit underwriting,

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

Detail-oriented with exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Ability to lead a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously

Resourceful self-starter; able to work autonomously

Demonstrated team player and leader

Positive attitude and problem solver

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $225,000 to $275,000.

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.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences, and supporting a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity workplace. We practice equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, covered veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. In accordance with applicable law, we are dedicated to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Please inform your recruiter should you require accommodations throughout your application process.

It is Jefferies’ policy that all employees and visitors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enter any Jefferies office or participate in any Jefferies or client event in person. Should an offer of employment be made, your acceptance of that offer means that you will comply with this policy.

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