Director, Head of Debt Issuer Services

Link Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Director, Head of Debt Issuer Services, to lead the execution of bondholder identification assignments and complex bond transactions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial markets, particularly in debt capital markets, and proven leadership skills. This role offers competitive benefits including 26 days annual leave, medical and life insurance, and a structured bonus scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing day

Volunteer day

Company pension scheme

Structured bonus scheme

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working within Financial Markets, specifically debt capital markets.
• Strong understanding of DCM corporate actions and processes of European clearing systems.
• Experience in corporate actions, debt restructuring, and investor communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team executing bondholder identification assignments.
• Manage all parts of the Debt Intelligence offering.
• Build and maintain exceptional relationships with clients.

Skills

Experience in Financial Markets

Understanding of DCM corporate actions

Leadership experience in Financial Services

Exceptional communication skills

Relationship building skills

Job description

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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 role holder 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 . King Debt Intelligence strategy, ensuring we deliver a great client experience and successfully deliver all projects.

Your key deliverables will be:
Strategic Focus:
• To build and shape the . 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
• Oversea 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 . 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