Deputy Manager Leveraged Acquisition Finance

Bank of Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Ireland invites applications for a Leveraged Finance role based in Dublin. The role focuses on day-to-day management of a portfolio from credit and relationship perspectives, including preparing credit reviews, monitoring performance, and analyzing transactions from private equity sponsors.

You will develop skills in credit, risk management, and business development within an international context, with a hybrid Dublin-based setup and potential overseas travel to lender/client meetings.

Qualifications

• There are no minimum educational requirements for these roles.
• Solid understanding of legal/ loan documentation.
• Financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of credit & risk management and monitor a portfolio of leveraged deals across sectors/geographies.
• Timely completion of credit papers and reviews through in-depth financial and non-financial analysis.
• Identify business development opportunities across the LAF portfolio from analysis to closing.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Borrowers, Private Equity Sponsors, Lenders and others; may involve overseas travel.
• Demonstrate risk culture and adherence to compliance and regulatory controls.

Skills

Portfolio management

Credit risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Influencing

Credit analysis

Financial analysis

Credit writing

Independent work

Teamwork

Relationship building

Loan documentation

Financial modelling

Job description

What is the opportunity?

This is a chance to be involved in the day-to-day management of the portfolio from a credit and relationship management perspective including the preparation of credit reviews / applications, the monitoring of transaction performance and the analysis of transactions / proposals received from portfolio companies / private equity sponsors.

These positions offer an exciting and challenging career opportunity to work in a dynamic and flexible environment where there is an opportunity to develop a full range of credit, relationship management and business development skills in an international context.

In this role, you will:

• Ensuring high standards of credit & risk management and monitoring of a portfolio of leveraged deals across a variety of sectors / geographies and capital structures.
• Timely completion of credit papers and reviews through the in-depth assessment of financial and non-financial information, ensuring a thorough and balanced evaluation of the relevant transaction.
• Proactive identification / harnessing of business development opportunities across the LAF portfolio including responsibility for managing transactions on the portfolio (M&A, add-on, dividend recapitalisation, refinance, etc.) from initial analysis / Credit Application stage through to execution / closing.
• Development and maintenance of good working relationships across key partners including Borrowers, Private Equity Sponsors, Lenders, and other market participants. Participation in lender/client meetings / calls (may include some overseas travel).
• Demonstrate the importance of risk culture, including adherence to relevant compliance and regulatory controls.

What will make you stand out?

• Ideally have previous portfolio management experience or proven ability to handle transactions / customer lending relationships independently.
• Excellent communication skills including problem solving, negotiation & influencing abilities.
• Interest in credit and risk identification and assessment, financial analysis and credit writing.
• Capability, demeanor and initiative to handle a diverse workload within timeframes.
• Capacity to build alliances and relationships with internal and external partners.
• Capability to work independently and to contribute as part of a team.

While not crucial to apply the following would be a strong bonus!

• Solid understanding of legal/ loan documentation
• Financial modelling skills.

Essential qualifications

There are no minimum educational requirements for these roles.

More about the team

Leveraged Finance is a key business within the Specialist Banking unit of the Corporate & Commercial Banking division, with offices in Dublin, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Stamford and Chicago. Its directive is to originate, structure and arrange acquisition debt facilities in support of key private equity clients with assets sourced across the UK, European and US leveraged loan markets.

This is a hybrid role, based primarily at Baggot Plaza, Dublin 4. We typically ask colleagues to spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person to support teamwork and connection. Specific arrangements will be confirmed by your recruiter to ensure they meet the needs of the role and team.

Why work with us?

The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work-life balance with an opportunity for flexible working, along with 23 days annual leave and excellent pension contributions. Family can mean different things to different people; we offer 6 months paid maternity leave, an innovative fertility and surrogacy policy and working parent supports.

Your wellbeing is important to us; we have an employee assistance program, WebDoctor and financial wellbeing coaches available. We also encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to grow and enhance your career!

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Key Competencies

• Customer Focused - Self
• Manage Risk - Self
• Be Decisive - Self
• Take Ownership - Self
• Better together - Self

Bank of Ireland Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our workforce.We offer reasonable accommodation at every stage of the application and interview process. If you require assistance, please contact [e-mail].