Vice President - Leverage Finance

Talantir; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Clear progression

Flat structure

Growth momentum across Europe

Job summary

Jefferies in London is seeking a Vice President to join the Leveraged Finance team. You will lead execution of leveraged loan and HY transactions, manage credit analyses, and oversee deal structuring and syndication for sponsors, corporates, and investors.

The role offers significant responsibility early on, with mentorship of junior bankers and a culture that rewards initiative and entrepreneurial thinking. London-based, full-time position with clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of investment banking experience, with at least 3+ years in Leveraged Finance, Acquisition Finance, Sponsor Coverage, High Yield, or Direct Lending.
• Proven track record executing leveraged buyouts and syndicated loan/HY transactions.
• Strong technical skill set: LBO modelling, credit analysis, capital structure optimisation, and debt sizing.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities with sponsors, rating agencies, legal counsel, and investors.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a commitment to developing junior talent.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of leveraged loan and high-yield bond transactions (LBOs, acquisition financings, dividend recapitalisations, refinancings).
• Run full credit analyses and deal structuring, draft credit papers and materials for lenders and investors, coordinate with rating agencies.
• Manage due diligence, legal documentation, and syndicated processes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee and review leveraged finance models (LBO, debt sizing, downside cases, covenant capacity).
• Assist origination with sponsors and corporate clients through idea generation and capital-structure analysis; prepare client materials.

Skills

LBO modelling

Credit analysis

Capital structure optimisation

Debt sizing

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Location: London

Level: Vice President

Department: Leveraged Finance / Investment Banking

Employment Type: Full‑time

About Jefferies

Jefferies is a leading global investment banking firm, renowned for its entrepreneurial culture, deep sector expertise, and strong track record in advising and financing some of the world’s most sophisticated clients. With a growing European footprint and a top‑tier global sponsor franchise, Jefferies offers a unique platform for ambitious talent to accelerate their career while contributing meaningfully to high‑impact transactions.The London Leveraged Finance team is one of the firm’s most active and high‑performing groups, involved in LBO financings, acquisition debt packages, refinancings, recapitalisations, and cross‑border leveraged transactions across Europe.

Role Overview

We are seeking an exceptional Vice President to join our London Leveraged Finance team. This role offers the opportunity to work on market‑leading transactions for private equity sponsors, corporates, and credit investors while taking on increasing responsibility for deal execution, structuring, syndication, and client engagement.You will play a pivotal role in delivering bespoke financing solutions and driving the execution of complex, high‑profile deals across a wide range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Execution & Structuring

  Lead day‑to‑day execution of leveraged loan and high‑yield bond transactions, including LBOs, acquisition financings, dividend recapitalisations, and refinancings.Run full credit analyses and deal structuring processes, including drafting credit papers, lender materials, investor presentations, and rating agency workstreams.Manage due diligence, legal documentation, and syndication processes in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

• Financial Modelling & Analysis

  Oversee and review detailed leveraged finance models (LBO, debt sizing, downside cases, covenant capacity).Guide Associates/Analysts in developing robust credit and structural analyses to support underwriting decisions.

• Origination & Client Engagement

  Support origination efforts with private equity sponsors and corporate clients through idea generation, capital structure analysis, and thematic market content.Prepare and present tailored client materials including pitching books, market updates, and financing alternatives.

• Market Intelligence

  Maintain deep understanding of leveraged finance markets, including pricing, syndication dynamics, investor appetite, and regulatory developments.Build relationships with buyside lenders, CLO managers, direct lending funds, and institutional HY investors.

• Leadership & Team Development

  Mentor and train junior bankers; ensure analytical excellence and execution efficiency across workstreams.Promote Jefferies’ culture of collaboration, accountability, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Qualifications & Experience

• 6–9 years of investment banking experience, with at least 3+ years dedicated to Leveraged Finance, Acquisition Finance, Sponsor Coverage, High Yield, or Direct Lending.
• Proven track record executing leveraged buyouts and syndicated loan/HY transactions.
• Strong technical skill set: LBO modelling, credit analysis, capital structure optimisation, and debt sizing.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, especially with sponsors, rating agencies, legal counsel, and investors.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a commitment to developing junior talent.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, entrepreneurial environment.

What Jefferies Offers

• Opportunity to work on market‑defining leveraged finance transactions with a growing, high‑performing team.
• Entrepreneurial culture with significant exposure and responsibility early on.
• A flat structure that rewards initiative, ideas, and long‑term client relationships.
• A platform with strong growth momentum across Europe and a top global sponsor franchise.
• Competitive compensation and clear progression opportunities.