GCM Deal Manager: Structured & Equipment Finance

M&T Bank; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank is seeking a deal-closer in Global Capital Markets to negotiate and close transactions for smaller and mid-tier clients. You will serve as a client-facing centralized deal manager and coordinate with internal operations to ensure timely closings.

The role requires 3+ years of related experience and a strong ability to read and interpret legal documents, with a focus on risk, regulatory compliance, and high-level client service. Hybrid work, some travel possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years’ related experience
• MBA or JD degree preferred
• GCM deal closing experience, Corporate Trust experience, ability to read and interpret legal documents

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and close transactions in which Wilmington Trust serves in a Trustee capacity as well as other complementary roles and products
• Serve as client-facing centralized deal manager for transactions for internal operational and support groups
• Meet with clients and attend some conferences as deemed appropriate
• Assist Sales with business development initiatives and coordinate deal structures depending on asset type
• Serve as internal liaison for all support groups surrounding deal closings
• Address escalated client issues and ensure they are prioritized appropriately and resolved

Skills

GCM deal closing experience

Corporate Trust experience

Read and interpret legal documents

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years related experience

MBA or JD preferred

Job description

M&T Bank is seeking a deal-closer in Global Capital Markets to negotiate and close transactions for smaller and mid-tier clients. You will serve as a client-facing centralized deal manager and coordinate with internal operations to ensure timely closings.

The role requires 3+ years of related experience and a strong ability to read and interpret legal documents, with a focus on risk, regulatory compliance, and high-level client service. Hybrid work, some travel possible.