GCM Transaction Manager II - Project Finance

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

Job summary

M&T Bank is seeking a skilled deal negotiator to support Global Capital Markets operations, focusing on GCM deal closings and corporate trust engagements.

You will negotiate, structure, and close transactions, meet clients, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely closings while maintaining regulatory compliance and risk controls. This role may be based in DE, NJ, NYC, or other locations, with a strong emphasis on client service and risk management.

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 preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience with GCM deal closings and corporate trust is valued.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and close GCM deal closings in Trustee and related roles.
• Serve as client-facing centralized deal manager for transactions.
• Meet with clients and attend conferences as needed.
• Assist Sales with business development and coordinate deal structures.
• Liaise with internal support groups around closings.
• Address escalated client issues and escalate when needed.
• Maintain risk and regulatory standards and internal controls.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills

GCM deal closing experience

Corporate Trust experience

Reading and interpreting legal docs

Strong legal background

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/JD preferred

Job description

This position may be based in DE, Metropark, NJ, NYC or DE.

Overview

Negotiates transaction deal documents and facilitates deal closings in a timely manner for smaller and mid-tier Global Capital Markets (GCM) clients.

Primary 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. May escalated client issues to Transaction Leaders based on client size and possible risk.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities

This position works on a team of individual contributors under management supervision.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities

None

Education and Experience Required

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.

Education and Experience Preferred

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Minimum Of 5 Years’ Related Experience

• GCM deal closing experience
• Corporate Trust experience
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents
• Strong legal background

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $106,700.00 - $177,900.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America