Transaction Manager, Corporate Trust – Debt Capital

JR United Kingdom; York; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Transaction Manager to join their Corporate Trust team for a 6-month contract in London. The role involves reviewing complex debt transactions and leading negotiations while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Ideal candidates should have a strong educational background and experience in Corporate Trust or debt capital markets, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Corporate Trust and/or debt capital markets.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in high-pressure environments.
• Skill in proposing innovative legal and commercial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review highly complex debt capital market transactions.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and lead negotiations.
• Serve as the primary contact for transaction documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Negotiation

Lateral thinking

Relationship management

Education

Strong educational background

Job description

Transaction Manager, Corporate Trust – Debt Capital

Duration: 6 months contract

Location: London (hybrid working)

We’re seeking a Transaction Manager to join our EMEA Transaction Management Group, Corporate Trust team. This role is for a 6-month contract based in London.

In this role, you will:

1. Review highly complex debt capital market transactions and structures from initiation through closing.
2. Coordinate with outside counsel and lead negotiations on transaction terms, in collaboration with Client & Business Development.
3. Serve as the primary contact for internal and external parties on transaction documentation, ensuring compliance with operational and documentation standards and risk mitigation.
4. Act as a subject matter expert on product and country regulations, keeping the team updated on market data, legal changes, and competitor activities.

To succeed, you should have:

1. A strong educational background.
2. Experience in Corporate Trust and/or debt capital markets.
3. Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage relationships effectively in high-pressure environments.
4. Skill in proposing innovative legal and commercial solutions that uphold enterprise standards.
5. Strong lateral thinking and inquisitiveness.
6. Excellent teamwork skills.
7. Ability to work independently and resourcefully.
8. Excellent communication skills for persuasion, negotiation, and influence, often at senior levels.