Global Banking & Markets, Transactions Execution & Risk Management, Loan Negotiations Group, Executive Director/Vice President, London

Overview

In this role you will lead negotiation and structuring of complex debt financing documents for leveraged and investment-grade transactions, working closely with deal teams, sponsors, and counsel. You will manage execution, contribute to transaction risk assessment, and help shape terms and processes. The position sits in LNG within TERM, a frontline risk function in private banking and markets. You will engage with financial sponsors, corporates, and family offices, delivering credit-ready documentation and client-focused negotiation. This is a fast-paced, collaborative role with a strong emphasis on risk-aware execution and market expertise.

Responsibilities

• Structure and negotiate financing documentation with sponsors, borrowers, banks, and counsel, assessing market-appropriate terms
• Provide transaction management and drive execution of complex deals
• Participate in syndication discussions with investors and address concerns through term adjustments
• Coordinate with Legal and Credit to ensure risk understanding and sign-off
• Contribute to internal credit committee processes and prepare supporting memos
• Develop and manage relationships with law firms and sponsors, aiming for constructive negotiations
• Monitor market evolution and influence strategic direction of documentary terms and processes

Key requirements

• 5-8 years’ experience in a law firm or a bank/related team
• Law Degree/GDL (or equivalent)
• Strong contractual analysis, intercreditor, and structural/enforcement knowledge
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong commercial judgment and integrity
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Highly motivated, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to coordinate consensus among diverse stakeholders

• strong negotiation
• excellent communication
• commercial judgment
• contractual analysis
• intercreditor agreements
• structural/enforcement issues

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