Director, Head of Debt Issuer Services

Link Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Director, Head of Debt Issuer Services, to lead bondholder assignments and transactions. This hybrid role based in London requires deep expertise in financial markets, strong leadership, and a commitment to client service. The ideal candidate will manage a high-performing team while driving strategic partnerships and delivering high-quality outcomes. Competitive benefits include a structured bonus and generous annual leave.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Structured bonus scheme

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in debt capital markets.
• Strong understanding of DCM corporate actions.
• Experience in corporate actions and debt restructuring.
• Ability to think commercially and meet objectives.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bond identification and related services.
• Manage the Debt Intelligence offering and performance.
• Build strategic relationships with clients and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory changes.

Skills

Financial Markets experience

Debt capital markets knowledge

Corporate actions experience

Leadership skills

Relationship building skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in finance or business

Job description

Overview

The Director, Head of Debt Issuer Services is a key leadership role, reporting to the MD Corporate Markets Europe and will be based on a hybrid basis from either our central London office, or our city centre office in Leeds. This means you'll need to be within a commutable distance to enable you to be in the office with your colleagues each week.

The Director will lead and support the team who execute bondholder identification assignments and complex bond transactions as they support investment banks, law firms and restructuring advisors, with an emphasis on Bond ID's, liability management and debt restructuring, working with international corporate and sovereign debt issuers.

The Director will provide leadership, mentorship and direction to the team, building and shaping the D.F. King Debt Intelligence strategy, ensuring we deliver a great client experience and successfully deliver all projects.

Your key deliverables

• Strategic Focus: To build and shape the D.F. King Debt Intelligence strategy, ensuring everyone is committed to delivering an exceptional client experience
• Ensure successful delivery of all projects from due diligence through to completion
• Identifying and executing initiatives that will drive standardisation with the focus being improved customer experience and driving efficiencies
• Build and maintain exceptional relationships with existing clients, upselling when opportunities arise
• Build strategic external relationships with industry bodies, regulators and partners to help inform future project development and drive growth

Operational Management

• Head the Bond Identification offerings and related services, including standalone identifications, pre-transaction exercises and SEC Look-through projects
• Manage all parts of the Debt Intelligence offering, including the management of financial performance (budgeting, forecasting, invoicing), workflow of the team and ongoing departmental performance
• Ensure an in-depth understanding of DCM and debt intelligence, working closely with bond issuers, investment banks, financial advisors and law firms
• Liaise with Central Securities Depositories (CSD's) including Euroclear, Clearstream, DTC, Common Depositaries, custodian banks and institutional investors
• Lead on research and analysis for clients within extremely tight deadlines
• Employ a consistent, proactive approach and use in-depth knowledge of DCM operations to improve and add value
• Oversee thought leadership initiatives, including whitepapers, industry reports and webinars, driving strategies to strengthen relationships with clients and stakeholders

People Leadership

• Provide leadership, mentorship and direction, enabling the growth of a high-performing team
• Drive increased employee engagement, promoting a culture that values learning and a commitment to quality

Governance & Risk

• Be at the forefront of any compliance trends and regulatory changes that may have an impact on the Debt Intelligence team and wider D.F. King business
• Ensure full adherence to legal and regulatory requirements and the good conduct of the business, maintaining ongoing compliance and upholding the reputation of MUFG Pension & Market Services

The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.

What you need

As with any role, we want to find the right person and we want to make sure you know it's the right role for you too. You will need:

• Demonstrable experience working within Financial Markets, specifically debt capital markets
• A strong understanding of DCM corporate actions and processes of European clearing systems
• Previous experience of corporate actions, debt restructuring and investor communications
• Demonstrated ability to think commercially, meet commercial objectives and anticipating client and customer requirements, ensuring you and the team deliver the best possible outcomes
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ensuring strong, confident communication
• Confidence, self-motivation, flexibility, conscientiousness and a can-do attitude
• Strong relationship building skills with an ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, colleagues, clients, investors and intermediaries
• Proven leadership experience within a Financial Services environment
• Additional languages would be advantageous

Benefits include

• 26 days annual leave, a wellbeing day, a volunteer day, bank holidays and the opportunity to buy up to 5 days' extra each year
• Company pension scheme - percentage plus 1
• Structured bonus scheme
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance

About Us

MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets - safely, securely and responsibly.

Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.

A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.

About the Team

Our MUFG Corporate Markets division provides clients with a comprehensive corporate market offering that connects issuers to their stakeholders. Our uniquely integrated range of corporate markets capabilities includes shareholder management and analytics, stakeholder engagement, share and unit registry, employee share plans, and digital and print communications. We also offer company secretarial support, as well as various specialist offerings such as insolvency solutions. We operate in twelve countries throughout Australasia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Europe.

Our teams combine a wealth of industry experience with a rigorous focus on client management to deliver a premium service underpinned by market leading digital technology provided by our Technology division.

MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.