at Fifth Third Bank, N.A. in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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GENERAL FUNCTION:
Performs a wide range of complex financial analysis, financial modeling, and transaction due diligence in support of the underwriting, execution, and idea generation of capital markets financing solutions across the spectrum of debt product alternatives including, but not limited to loan products (pro rata and institutional), investment grade and high yield bond products. Our qualified candidates will work in roles that include underwriting, execution and portfolio management while working closely with all capital market teams, industry verticals, middle market and large-corporate teams. Requires highly skilled analytical and communication skills, along with the ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines. Requires the ability to synthesize large amounts of information to help senior members of the deal team develop innovative client solutions.
Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank’s risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Successfully complete training program and receive Series 79 and Series 63 Licenses within policy guidelines.
+ Develop the concepts of capital markets, corporate finance, and accounting/credit needed to support capital markets transactions.
+ Build detailed financial models to analyze performance and credit trends as well as structure financing for complex transactions including acquisitions and dividend recaps for public/private companies and financial sponsors.
+ Perform initial transaction due diligence, credit research, comparable debt and ratings analysis, assist in assessing strategic capital structure alternatives for existing and new clients.
+ Assist in preparation of high quality presentation materials for use in client meetings and internal deal approvals covering topics such as strategic alternatives, capital markets activity (M&A, dividend recaps, etc.) and general corporate finance.
+ Manage multiple, competing priorities while working on a number of high priority opportunities simultaneously with oversight from associates and other senior bankers.
+ Gain familiarity with legal documentation involved in underwriting leveraged and investment grade transactions (commitment letters, fee letters, credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, merger agreements, indentures, etc.).
+ Develop good working relationships with peers and seniors in Capital Markets and other divisions of the bank. Additionally maintain close ties with credit partners to understand the bank’s risk appetite and underwriting standards.
+ Prepare and distribute market commentary/economic updates and pricing information to external clients and internal departments.
+ Gain exposure to the full spectrum of capital market solutions and how they apply to specific client situations and changing market conditions.
+ Ability to excel in both team and self-directing settings. Communicate effectively with deal team members on status and prioritization of projects.
+ Develop proficiency in Bloomberg, Capital IQ, S&P Leveraged Commentary, and Microsoft Office.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
+ Bachelor’s degree with strong financial or business background and minimum 3.5 GPA.
+ Undergraduate level financial and managerial accounting course work required.
+ Strong analytical skills and an interest in financial analysis, corporate finance, and financial markets.
+ Strong presentation and organization skills.
+ Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79 and Series 63 license required (within 6 months of employment)
Debt Capital Markets Analyst I
LOCATION — Chicago, Illinois 60606
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