Syndicated and Leverage Finance Director in Salt Lake City, UT or Houston, TX
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Syndicated and Leveraged Finance Director in Salt Lake City, UT or Houston, TX
Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NYSE: ZION) is a premier financial services company with ~$100B in assetsoperatingthrough 8 brands in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. With a leading market share in small and middle-market banking, the Bank’s 500+ client managers and 200+ wealth advisors have vigorous client development strategies that feed into Zions Capital Markets.
Zions Capital Markets
Zions Capital Markets provides targeted, client-driven financing and advisory solutions to help companies across our markets raise capital efficiently and execute strategic transactions effectively. Our approach is simple – help clients weknowconnect and tell their story to investors we know well.Zions Capital Markets brings “bulge bracket” solutions to the business customers of our local affiliates, as the platform is continually expanding our product capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our client base. The platform currently has teams of experienced professionalsoperatingfrom offices in Salt Lake City, Houston, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, and Orange County.
Zions Capital Markets is seeking a Director to join its Syndicated & Leveraged Finance team within its broader Debt Capital Markets platform.
This role will sit in Salt Lake City, UT or Houston, TX. Other locations may be considered.
The Director will play a critical role in driving client relationships, originating new business, and overseeing the execution of complex debt financings. The position offers significant autonomy, direct access to senior decision makers, and the opportunity to help materially expand and shape the firm's DCM franchise.
Responsibilities
Originate, structure, and execute debt capital markets and debt advisory transactions across corporate, commercial, sponsor backed, private credit, and various sector verticals
Act as a senior trusted advisor to clients on capital structure strategy, credit positioning, pricing, tenor, covenants, and investor targeting
Work alongside Relationship Managers on the ownership of client relationships, including responsibility for idea generation, mandate development, and relationship expansion
Lead the full transaction process from initial strategic dialogue through marketing, pricing, syndication and closing, maintaining accountability for outcomes
Apply strong credit judgment and market insight to assess execution alternatives, investor/lender appetite, and risk considerations
Monitor debt market conditions and investor behavior to proactively identify opportunities and provide timely, market driven advice
Maintain and deepen relationships with corporates, financial sponsors, private credit providers, bank lenders, institutional investors, and intermediaries
Coordinate closely with internal teams, legal advisors, and capital providers to ensure seamless and disciplined execution
Contribute to the development of the firm's debt platform, including product expansion, investor coverage, and go to market strategy
Provide leadership and mentorship to junior professionals while upholding high standards of execution excellence and client service
Represent the firm externally with credibility, sound judgment, and a strong commercial mindset
Qualifications
9-12 years of experience in Debt Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, or Loan Syndications
Well established track record of successfully executed debt transactions, including senior level leadership roles
Deep understanding of corporate credit, debt products, and public and/or private capital markets
Proven ability to originate business and convert relationships into mandates
Strong client presence with the ability to advise senior executives and financial sponsors
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred
Series 79 & 63 (or equivalent) FINRA licenses
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – START DAY ONE!
Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Paternal Leave, and Adoption Assistance
Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts
Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions
Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
Employee Ambassador preferred banking products
This position will be open until filled.
All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.
Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.
Applicants Requesting Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at careers@zionsbancorp.com or 801/844-7618. Please email your resume/cover letter, indicate what position you are interested in and include "Accommodation needed" in the subject line to ensure your information is routed to the appropriate contact.
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Zions Capital Markets
Zions Capital Markets provides targeted, client-driven financing and advisory solutions to help companies across our markets raise capital efficiently and execute strategic transactions effectively. Our approach is simple – help clients weknowconnect and tell their story to investors we know well.Zions Capital Markets brings “bulge bracket” solutions to the business customers of our local affiliates, as the platform is continually expanding our product capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our client base. The platform currently has teams of experienced professionalsoperatingfrom offices in Salt Lake City, Houston, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, and Orange County.
Zions Capital Markets is seeking a Director to join its Syndicated & Leveraged Finance team within its broader Debt Capital Markets platform.
This role will sit in Salt Lake City, UT or Houston, TX. Other locations may be considered.
The Director will play a critical role in driving client relationships, originating new business, and overseeing the execution of complex debt financings. The position offers significant autonomy, direct access to senior decision makers, and the opportunity to help materially expand and shape the firm's DCM franchise.
Responsibilities
Originate, structure, and execute debt capital markets and debt advisory transactions across corporate, commercial, sponsor backed, private credit, and various sector verticals
Act as a senior trusted advisor to clients on capital structure strategy, credit positioning, pricing, tenor, covenants, and investor targeting
Work alongside Relationship Managers on the ownership of client relationships, including responsibility for idea generation, mandate development, and relationship expansion
Lead the full transaction process from initial strategic dialogue through marketing, pricing, syndication and closing, maintaining accountability for outcomes
Apply strong credit judgment and market insight to assess execution alternatives, investor/lender appetite, and risk considerations
Monitor debt market conditions and investor behavior to proactively identify opportunities and provide timely, market driven advice
Maintain and deepen relationships with corporates, financial sponsors, private credit providers, bank lenders, institutional investors, and intermediaries
Coordinate closely with internal teams, legal advisors, and capital providers to ensure seamless and disciplined execution
Contribute to the development of the firm's debt platform, including product expansion, investor coverage, and go to market strategy
Provide leadership and mentorship to junior professionals while upholding high standards of execution excellence and client service
Represent the firm externally with credibility, sound judgment, and a strong commercial mindset
Qualifications
9-12 years of experience in Debt Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, or Loan Syndications
Well established track record of successfully executed debt transactions, including senior level leadership roles
Deep understanding of corporate credit, debt products, and public and/or private capital markets
Proven ability to originate business and convert relationships into mandates
Strong client presence with the ability to advise senior executives and financial sponsors
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred
Series 79 & 63 (or equivalent) FINRA licenses
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – START DAY ONE!
Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Paternal Leave, and Adoption Assistance
Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts
Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions
Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
Employee Ambassador preferred banking products
This position will be open until filled.
All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.
Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.
Applicants Requesting Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at careers@zionsbancorp.com or 801/844-7618. Please email your resume/cover letter, indicate what position you are interested in and include "Accommodation needed" in the subject line to ensure your information is routed to the appropriate contact.
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