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Job Title Managing Director, Head of Loan Syndications, Corporate Client Group



What is the opportunity?

Corporate Client Group - Loan Syndications plays a key role in the realization of Corporate Client Group objectives through the marketing, structuring, delivery and management of multi-bank debt solutions for a targeted customer base. The CCG team targets loan origination in the Canadian mid-market, including private family-held corporations, large Canadian subsidiaries of foreign multinationals, public sector borrowers, financial sponsor-owned businesses, and small to medium cap public Canadian companies.

Primary role of the Managing Director, Head of Loan Syndications is to develop strategy and provide guidance for the team of professionals providing structuring, marketing, and loan distribution advice to support financing requirements of borrowers in CCG. Syndicated finance professionals act as marketer, arranger and underwriter, providing market intelligence as well as marketing, execution and loan distribution expertise for our borrowers. The Managing Director will also be responsible for providing senior executive updates on market developments, contribute to special projects, and training initiatives while managing and maintaining relationships with various contact points at financial institutions participating in CCG transactions, as well as their mid-market loan syndication peers.

Initiative, leadership skills, effective communication and accountability are key attributes sought in this role, along with an extensive credit background, business development and marketing credentials are vital for a successful candidate. Flexibility and enthusiasm are needed to help support and run with various initiatives and projects in CCG markets across Canada.

What will you do?

• Evaluation and structuring of bank financing arrangements to meet CCG client objectives. Liaise with leaders and deal teams across the country, Agency Services, Group Risk Management and RBC Capital Markets Syndications to ensure loan commitments are distributed in line with targets.
• Coordinate with all CCG groups including Relationship Management, CCG Finance, Mid-Market Leverage and Infrastructure Finance, and Capital Partners to evaluate and originate new business.
• Client marketing and relationship management with key borrower stakeholders are central to the mandate. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to business development efforts and play a critical role in client management as part of broader deal teams on some of CCGs largest relationships.
• Recruitment, training and skill development of staff in Loan Syndications and across CCG.
• Project management for specific transactions with respect to ensuring effective and timely delivery of credit solutions, while allocating workflow throughout the team.
• Assist with negotiation of credit and other legal agreements with outside counsel and clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, other mid-market syndications professionals, Relationship Managers and Corporate Bankers within each financial institution participating in CCG transactions.
• Oversight on special projects and initiatives relating to market competitiveness and senior executive reporting.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Minimum 10 years experience in loan syndications, leverage finance, corporate banking, corporate finance, corporate lending or similar roles
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Accounting, or Finance
• Knowledge of Capital Markets, credit, credit metrics, and credit structuring
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform well under pressure, meet time sensitive deadlines, prioritize work and multi-task responsibilities while working on multiple projects
• Must have a collaborative team-oriented mindset with proficiency in coordinating large groups of colleagues, participants and clients
• Well organized and able to set priorities and devote appropriate level of attention to multiple overlapping tasks and responsibilities
• Must maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct
• High level of attention to detail in both written work and financial analysis

Nice to have:

• Ability to take initiative and function independently
• Previous syndication experience
• Track record of people management and leadership

Whats in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Summary

Address: TORONTO, Ontario, Canada

City: CAN-ON-TORONTO

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: Personal and Commercial Banking

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2023-06-22

Application Deadline: 2023-06-30

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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