Senior Associate - Debt Syndication

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our Debt Syndication team, playing a pivotal role in originating, structuring, negotiating, and executing debt deals. The position involves working closely with company promoters, CXOs, financial institutions like banks, NBFCs, private credit funds, and other institutional lenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the entire debt syndication process from deal origination through to financial close.
• Manage debt transactions independently for amounts starting from 50 Crore across diverse industries.
• Develop new business by sourcing opportunities through client acquisition, referrals, and networking.
• Design financing solutions including Working Capital Finance, Term Loans, Project Finance, Structured Finance, Acquisition Finance, Promoter Funding, and Refinancing.
• Prepare financial models, credit notes, information memorandums, lender presentations, and transaction documentation.
• Engage and negotiate with banks, NBFCs, financial institutions, private credit funds, alternative investment funds, and other lending partners.
• Coordinate due diligence, documentation, sanctioning, disbursement, and final closure of deals collaborating with legal, technical, and valuation advisors.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with promoters, CFOs, high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, bankers, investors, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Keep abreast of market trends, lending policies, and financing options to provide optimal funding solutions.

Eligibility Criteria

• Professional qualification such as CA, MBA (Finance), CFA, or an equivalent credential.
• Between 3 and 8 years of relevant experience in debt syndication, corporate finance, investment banking, structured finance, or credit.
• Track record of independently managing debt deals of 50 Crore or higher, from origination through execution to closure.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficient in financial modelling, valuation techniques, and credit analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of debt markets, banking products, and financing structures.
• Strong negotiation skills to manage commercial terms with lenders effectively.
• Excellent client management, networking, and relationship development abilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Capability to handle multiple active mandates simultaneously.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to cultivate a robust network involving leading banks, NBFCs, private credit funds, and other financial institutions.
• Work directly with senior executives including promoters, founders, CXOs, CFOs, HNI/UHNI clients, and family offices.
• Establish and grow your professional presence and personal brand within the corporate finance and lending ecosystem.
• Lead substantial, high-value transactions with comprehensive exposure to complex financing assignments.
• Accelerate career progression in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, and Investment Banking.