Private Equity Sponsor Coverage, Managing Director

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Job Summary

Coverage of private equity sponsors related to leveraged finance, infrastructure financing and other banking opportunities. Originate and oversee execution of transactions with sponsors in leveraged finance, securitization, equity margin lending, project finance, ABL, derivatives, and other product areas of MUFG. Build relationships across covered private equity firms, including sector-oriented deal partners, capital markets professionals, and senior management. Coordinate MUFG's capabilities, while using commercial judgment to pursue attractive risk/return situations. Collaborate across the firm, including product experts, industry bankers and senior management.

Position will require meetings with clients to foster a trusted relationship and the ability to effectively involve relevant MUFG colleagues across the bank.

Job Overview/Responsibilities:

• Reporting to Head of Sponsor and Corporate Advisory for North America, will work with team members in Corporate Advisory Group on development of pitches and transaction execution
• Oversee origination of new transactions/business development and marketing with private equity clients
• Prioritize calling efforts and maintain databases to coordinate across MUFG
• Coordinate:
  • Transaction processing
  • Credit review
  • Development of pitch materials
  • Internal problem solving
  • Team supervision and management
• Support overall development and enhancement of private equity client relationships to position MUFG with sponsors as top tier financial partner
• Act as project leader, coordinating with product groups and sector teams to facilitate sponsor related financing transactions and ensure timely response and requisite approvals
• Assist with executing financing transactions, generating revenue through lending, advisory, capital markets and related fee opportunities
• Job responsibilities include frequent business development meetings with client
• Dialog with sponsor portfolio companies on strategy, capital structure and add-on acquisition financing

We Require:

• A Bachelor's degree required, a Master's degree is preferable (MBA and/or JD)
• A minimum of 10-20 years of experience in investment banking or direct lending, including extensive experience in sponsor coverage, middle market lending, and/or leveraged finance, with a focus on origination and client relationship development
• The ability to lead & manage private equity sponsor lending end to end from origination to deal closing
• Work closely with Intrepid, MUFG's advisory boutique, in connection with sell-side opportunities relevant to sponsor clients
• Strong client presence and management skills
• Series 7 / 79, 63 and 24 licenses

The typical base pay range for this role is between $300K - $400K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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