Manager – Debt Syndication

GrowthAlly Advisors Private Limited; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Incentives based on performance

Exposure to leading banks & funds

Fast-track career progression

Job summary

GrowthAlly Advisors Private Limited in Mumbai seeks an experienced Debt Syndication professional to support the execution of debt financing transactions and actively manage lender relationships across banks, NBFCs, private credit funds, and AIFs.

The role requires strong transaction management, credit evaluation, and financial modeling capabilities, with the ability to drive mandates from mandate signing through financial closure in a fast-paced investment banking environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• MBA / PGDM in Finance preferred.
• CA / CFA (Level I–III) or FRM considered advantageous.
• Certification in Financial Modeling, Credit Analysis, or Corporate Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end execution of debt syndication and structured finance transactions across corporate, SME, and promoter-led businesses.
• Coordinate transaction processes from mandate acquisition to sanction and disbursement.
• Prepare and manage lender outreach strategies, financing discussions, and transaction timelines.
• Assist in structuring financing solutions in consultation with internal teams and lending partners.
• Track deal milestones and ensure timely progression through approvals and CPs.
• Support refinancing, restructuring, growth capital, project finance, and structured debt transactions.
• Drive transaction closure by coordinating among borrowers, lenders, legal advisors, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Debt syndication

Structured finance

Credit evaluation

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Transaction coordination

Communication & negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Commerce/Economics/Accounting/Business Administration

MBA / PGDM in Finance

CA / CFA / FRM (or equivalent)

Financial Modeling Certification

Job description

• Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)
• Interest Coverage Ratio (ICR)
• Leverage Ratios

Location: Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 3-9 Years

Reporting To: Director – Debt Capital Markets / Investment Banking

Role Summary

The Debt Syndication (Execution & Lender Management) will be responsible for supporting the execution of debt financing transactions and managing relationships with banks, NBFCs, private credit funds, Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), and other lending institutions.

The role requires strong transaction management capabilities, lender coordination skills, financial analysis expertise, and the ability to drive debt syndication mandates from mandate signing through financial closure. The candidate will work closely with origination teams, clients, lenders, credit teams, legal advisors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless transaction execution.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of debt products, credit evaluation, corporate finance, and financing structures, along with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced investment banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution & Debt Syndication

Support end-to-end execution of debt syndication and structured finance transactions across corporate, SME, and promoter-led businesses.

Coordinate transaction processes from mandate acquisition to sanction and disbursement.

Prepare and manage lender outreach strategies, financing discussions, and transaction timelines.

Assist in structuring financing solutions in consultation with internal teams and lending partners.

Track deal milestones and ensure timely progression through various approval stages.

Support refinancing, restructuring, growth capital, acquisition financing, project finance, and structured debt transactions.

Drive transaction closure by coordinating among borrowers, lenders, legal advisors, and other stakeholders.

Lender Relationship Management

Build And Maintain Strong Working Relationships With

• Banks
• NBFCs
• Housing Finance Companies
• Private Credit Funds
• Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
• Family Offices
• Institutional Lending Platforms

Develop a deep understanding of lender appetite, sector preferences, pricing benchmarks, and credit requirements.

Coordinate lender interactions including preliminary discussions, credit meetings, management presentations, and term‑sheet negotiations.

Maintain an updated lender database and track lending trends across sectors and products.

Act as a key interface between clients and lenders throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Financial Analysis & Credit Evaluation

Review financial statements, business models, and funding requirements of clients.

Analyze Key Credit Metrics Including

• EBITDA
• Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)
• Interest Coverage Ratio (ICR)
• Leverage Ratios
• Working Capital Metrics
• Cash Flow Analysis

Assist in assessing transaction feasibility and identifying suitable financing structures.

Support preparation of financial models, debt sizing exercises, repayment structures, and sensitivity analyses.

Evaluate lender feedback and recommend execution strategies.

Information Memorandum & Documentation

Assist In Preparing And Reviewing

• Information Memorandums (IMs)
• Teasers
• Lender Presentations
• Financial Models
• Funding Proposals
• Credit Notes
• Transaction Summaries

Coordinate collection and verification of client information, financial documents, and due diligence requirements.

Work closely with legal and compliance teams for documentation, sanction letters, and transaction closure.

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality of all transaction‑related materials.

Stakeholder Coordination & Deal Management

Manage communication among clients, lenders, legal advisors, auditors, valuers, and internal teams.

Monitor transaction timelines and proactively identify execution bottlenecks.

Ensure timely submission of information requested by lenders.

Track sanctions, approvals, conditions precedent (CPs), and disbursement milestones.

Provide regular updates to senior management regarding transaction status and execution risks.

Support smooth onboarding and post‑closure relationship management.

Market Intelligence & Industry Research

Track Developments In

• Debt Capital Markets
• Corporate Lending
• Private Credit
• Structured Finance
• AIF and Alternative Lending Ecosystems

Monitor lender pricing trends, sector exposure limits, and regulatory developments.

Develop market intelligence reports to support transaction execution and lender engagement.

Identify new lending institutions and financing avenues relevant to client requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of debt syndication and structured finance transactions.
• Knowledge of corporate lending products and credit assessment.
• Strong financial analysis and financial modeling capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• High attention to detail and execution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and transaction-driven environments.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.

Educational Qualifications

Mandatory

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline.

Preferred

• MBA / PGDM in Finance.
• CA, CFA (Level I/II/III), FRM, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Certification in Financial Modeling, Credit Analysis, or Corporate Finance.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates with experience in any of the following sectors will be preferred:

• Investment Banking
• Debt Syndication Firms
• Corporate Banking
• Commercial Banking
• NBFCs
• Private Credit Funds
• Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
• Structured Finance Platforms
• Credit Rating Agencies
• Financial Advisory Firms
• Fintech Lending Platforms

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3-9 years of experience in debt syndication, corporate banking, credit underwriting, structured finance, transaction execution, or lender relationship management.
• Experience in executing debt transactions and coordinating with multiple lending institutions.
• Strong understanding of corporate financial statements and credit evaluation.
• Exposure to working capital finance, term loans, project finance, structured debt, or refinancing transactions.
• Proven ability to manage transaction processes and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong analytical and execution skills with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated professional capable of independently managing transaction workstreams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive fixed compensation aligned with market benchmarks.
• Performance-linked incentives based on transaction execution and successful closures.
• Exposure to complex debt syndication and structured finance transactions.
• Opportunity to work closely with leading banks, NBFCs, private credit funds, and institutional lenders.
• Fast-track career progression within a growing investment banking and alternative credit platform.
• Quarterly performance reviews and professional development opportunities.