Head of Loan Capital Markets

Rabobank Gruppe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking financial institution as a Managing Director in the Loan Capital Markets team. This pivotal role involves leading a dynamic team, managing syndication processes, and driving strategic initiatives across Europe. You will leverage your expertise in financial analysis and negotiation to create tailored financing solutions while ensuring compliance and achieving financial targets. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence key business decisions and foster long-lasting client relationships in the Food, Agri, and Energy sectors. If you are passionate about leadership and have a proven track record in loan syndication, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

30 days’ holiday plus additional options

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Proven track record in loan syndication and leadership.
• Ability to assess credit risk and make informed lending decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the London Loan Capital Markets team and manage syndication strategies.
• Cultivate client relationships and represent the bank at high-level events.

Skills

Financial Analysis and Credit Skills

Structuring Expertise

Syndication Process

Negotiation Skills

Effective Communication

Workstream Coordination

Loan Documentation Knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a Managing Director to lead our London Loan Capital Markets team. This role involves managing Loan Capital Markets origination, syndication, and distribution across amongst others the UK, Ireland, France, and Germany. You will closely liaise with other departments and oversee the European Loan Capital Markets business related to Food, Agri and Energy Transition which includes Project Finance, Infrastructure Finance and Corporate Financing.

You will cultivate strong client relationships, create impactful presentations, and represent the bank at high-level meetings and events. Your expertise in syndicated lending will enable you to tailor financing solutions, oversee debt underwriting, and negotiate complex loan documentation. Additionally, you will lead syndication strategies, ensure accurate internal reporting, and maintain senior industry contacts. Your strategic vision will drive the implementation of global business objectives, achieve financial targets, and ensure regulatory compliance. As a leader, you will inspire and manage the London Loan Capital Markets team, maximizing deal flow and income while engaging with key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be expected to achieve business, regulatory, and personal goals, certification processes, and financial targets, aligning with the strategic aims of the Capital Markets department and the overall Bank strategy.

If you have a proven track record in loan syndication and a passion for leadership, please apply now.

The Function & Role:

The W&R Europe, Africa & Asia Region (“EA&A”) is set up to serve wholesale clients in Europe, Africa & Asia and to strengthen our commercial and operational effectiveness in the corporate market. The ambition is to maintain and strengthen our market-leading position for Wholesale clients in the region. The priority will be on putting the clients’ interests first, with the ambition of building strong and long-lasting relationships. We expect our people to be thought leaders in their sector and to use their creativity to provide solutions to our clients to support their strategic objectives.

The Markets division encompasses all of Rabobank’s financial markets activities, including money markets, FX trading, credit trading, commodity derivatives, interest rate and FX options, corporate and FI sales, and Capital Markets (CM). CM operates globally, offering products such as syndicated loans, public and private bonds, leveraged loans, high yield bonds, and ratings advisory. CM is integral to the Markets and W&R strategy, focusing on origination, execution, and distribution of capital market products for global clients, used for refinancings, working capital, capital expenditure, and strategic M&A. Our professionals maintain high-level relationships with CEOs, CFOs, and institutional investors, ensuring a continuous flow of mandates. With alliances like Jefferies for HY Bonds and RBI for schuldschein transactions, CM has consistently ranked top in the Netherlands and globally in Loan Capital Markets, demonstrating our expertise and leadership in the industry. Join us to leverage our seasoned capabilities and extensive network to drive impactful financial solutions.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Financial Analysis and Credit Skills:
  Demonstrated ability to analyse financial data, assess credit risk, and make informed decisions related to lending and capital markets.
• Structuring Expertise:
  Proficiency in structuring infrastructure or project finance transactions that are market-accepted.
• Syndication Process:
  Experience in leading or overseeing the syndication process, ensuring successful distribution.
• Negotiation Skills:
  Exceptional ability to negotiate terms, agreements, and contracts effectively.
• Effective Communication:
  Strong oral and written communication skills are essential for clear interactions with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Workstream Coordination:
  Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring smooth project execution through effective coordination.
• Loan Documentation Knowledge:
  Familiarity with Loan Market Association (LMA) loan documentation, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Leadership:

• Motivation to lead
• Accepts leadership responsibilities
• Identifies with senior management
• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Proven ability to manage a team of professionals, coach juniors, and foster an open culture with great teamwork.

Personal Attributes:

• Absolute integrity, highest professional and ethical standards and strong commitment
• Credibility and maturity in dealing with people working in a matrix structure across a complex organisation demonstrating strong collaboration and communication skills across diverse teams and regions with different cultures and geographies
• Commercially oriented, operationally strong, and strategically responsive
• Demonstrates credibility, trustworthiness, and professional judgment
• Focus is on collective success rather than individual achievements. Willingly contributes skills, communicates openly, supports teammates, values cooperation, and respects diverse perspectives
• Sets a positive example by embodying the bank’s culture and values
• Skilfully manages and resolves conflicts and challenging issues
• Possesses strong client relationship and influencing abilities.

Why work with us?

A career at Rabobank can offer insights into many areas. As well as having the opportunity to really see and understand the role of Financial Institutions in the Food & Agribusiness sector we are committed to providing our employees with the opportunities to develop their skills and progress their careers within the company. We work flexibly at Rabobank, combining the benefits of working at the London office and working from home, allowing the best of both worlds to come together. Our expectation is that all UK Markets employees work a minimum of 60% (3 days) of their working week in the London office.

Our Benefits for this role include:

• A discretionary annual bonus
• 30 days’ holiday, plus the option to buy additional days.
• Company pension scheme plus other financial benefit schemes
• Private medical insurance, regular health screening checks plus other health benefits
• A range of family friendly policies and lifestyle benefits including gym discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes – cycle to work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice.

Plus, many more incentives

As well as helping our clients to grow their businesses sustainably, we are fully committed to growing our people to make them the best that they can be. We embrace differences and strive to create a truly inclusive work culture, based on trust and respect for all. A place where everyone can be themselves and bring their whole selves to work along with their unique experiences, background, and expertise. We strive to empower our people to focus on their wellbeing, by providing a range of resources that will enable them to flourish both in and outside of the workplace. Our ambition is to maintain sustainable, meaningful, and collaborative working environments so that our people understand how they contribute to our vision and overall mission, they can be healthy at work and bring the best version of themselves to our vibrant UK Branch community. We are an equal opportunities recruiter. Should you require any additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or health condition, or if you require any support or assistance due any individual characteristics you may have, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Recruitment Team who will work with you to consider any adjustments, or support, which we can reasonably make or provide.

About Us:

For over 40 years Rabobank UK has been serving and supporting the UK’s Food and Agribusiness (F&A) sector with tailored solutions, in-depth market knowledge, and its broad global network.

Located in the heart of the city of London, we are a leader in Food & Agribusiness (F&A) banking with a growing position in the Energy and Energy Transition sector. We estimate that through our existing client relationships, we touch 85% of all food sold in the UK.

With a unique, knowledge-driven, and customer-focused strategy supported by unrivalled financial strength, Rabobank UK is in a singular position to deliver value in the form of sophisticated and often individually tailored financial products and services for its customers. Clients in F&A, financial services and other financial sectors can rely on Rabobank as their trusted partner, with the confidence that Rabobank-designed financial solutions and advice are supported by top-quality research, a commitment to building long-term relationships and a unique insight into the customer’s tactical and strategic priorities.

Application Process:

Deadline for application: 20 May 2025 (due to high volume of applications this advert may close prior to the posted close date)

Applications via LinkedIn message or email will not be reviewed, please apply via the link.

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