GCM Transaction Manager II - Project Finance

Wilmington Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Trust, part of M&T Bank, seeks an experienced deal-closer to negotiate and close transactions where the firm acts as trustee or in related roles. You will manage client-facing deal processes, coordinate with internal teams, and meet clients at conferences as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with several years of deal-closing or related experience and a strong legal background. Location flexibility includes DE, NJ, NYC or other Delaware addresses, with compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years’ related experience, or a combined minimum of 7 years’ higher education and/or work experience with at least 3 years in related work.
• GCM deal closing experience preferred.
• Corporate Trust experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents.
• Strong legal background.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and close transactions in which Wilmington Trust serves as Trustee or in other roles.
• Serve as client-facing centralized deal manager for transactions for internal teams.
• Meet with clients and attend conferences as appropriate.
• Assist Sales with business development and coordinate deal structures by asset type.
• Act as internal liaison for all deal-closings support groups.
• Address escalated client issues and escalate as needed based on size/risk.
• Adhere to risk and regulatory standards; identify issues needing escalation.
• Support M&T Bank brand and internal control standards.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills

GCM deal closing experience

Corporate Trust experience

Ability to read and interpret legal[]

Strong legal background

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3+ years related experience

MBA or 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 elevate 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