Associate within the Syndicated and Leveraged Finance Group – Syndicated and Leveraged Finance

Job Description

Syndicated and Leveraged Finance Associate – Los Angeles (El Segundo) CA | Zions Bancorporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Zions Bancorporation, located in Los Angeles (El Segundo), CA. Zions Bancorporation is a premier financial services company operating through 8 brands across multiple states. Zions Capital Markets provides targeted, client-driven financing and advisory solutions, bringing “bulge bracket” expertise to its business customers. This Associate role is crucial for assisting senior team members in originating and executing debt capital raising transactions for syndicated financings.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $117000–$150000 yearly
• Team: Part of the Syndicated and Leveraged Finance Group, supporting senior members.
• Mission: This person will assist in originating and executing debt capital raising transactions for syndicated financings.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Execution: Assist senior members with all aspects of originating and executing debt capital raising transactions for syndicated financings.
• Client Communication: Draft pitch books, confidential information memoranda, and lender presentations, including detailed analysis of client business and financial outlook.
• Financial Analysis: Build and maintain financial models for transaction execution, including cash flow forecasting and covenant modeling/testing.
• Legal Support: Support the preparation and negotiation of legal documentation such as fee letters, term sheets, commitment letters, and credit agreements.
• Market Research: Review recent transactions, develop market comparables, and support the identification of potential investors.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or a related field. Prior experience in Investment Banking, Private Credit, or Commercial Banking.
• Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience, demonstrating a strong academic achievement track record.
• Skills: Proficiency in financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, and covenant modeling/testing. Must obtain FINRA Series 79 (or grandfathered Series 7) and Series 63 licenses within 90 days of employment.
• Bonus: MBA, CFA, and/or formal credit training is a plus.