Associate Director - Private Equity Coverage

Associate Director - Private Equity Coverage Join to apply for the Associate Director - Private Equity Coverage role at Lloyds Banking Group JOB TITLE: Associate Director, Private Equity Coverage SALARY: Competitive PackageLOCATION: LondonHOURS: Full timeWORKING PATTERN: Hybrid – at least three days per week in the office About this opportunity We have a fantastic opportunity for an Associate Director, Private Equity Coverage to join our Financial Sponsors (FS) team based in London. FS is a market‑leading private markets fund finance franchise that operates in a growing global market. Our team manages the Bank’s relationships with some of the world’s leading private market fund managers and the funds they manage. These managers operate across private equity (including direct LBO, fund of funds and secondaries), private debt, private infrastructure and private real estate asset classes. Clients are headquartered in the UK and internationally and invest in real‑world operating businesses and projects. What you’ll be doing Comprehensive relationship coverage to originate and deliver the full Lloyds product suite to Private Equity clients, including debt, risk management and cash solutions. Deliver financial targets, including revenue growth and profitability. Lead the strategic dialogue both internally and externally in line with the activity plan to drive new business with clients. Leverage internal and external networks to develop a pipeline of new business opportunities. Ensure continuous evaluation of all client relationships to prioritise activity on the most attractive targets, exiting low value names where appropriate. Develop a strong working relationship with Risk and maintain strong risk discipline in managing client relationships to deliver sound and profitable business. Why Lloyds Banking Group? We’re on an exciting journey and there couldn’t be a better time to join us. The investments we’re making in our people, data and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities and countless new ways for our people to work, learn and thrive. What you’ll need In‑depth experience working with financial sponsors coupled with a good network within this space. Broad product knowledge and experience working in a multi‑product role. Specialist credit and sector knowledge with a passion for delivering excellent client experiences whilst identifying ways to grow income, balance sheet and market share. Excellent communication and customer management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across different teams and hierarchies. Strong risk management and analytical skills are crucial. And any experience of these would be useful Private equity experience would be highly beneficial. About working for us Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative. We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long‑term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need. We also offer a wide‑range benefits package, which includes A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Want to do amazing work, that’s interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey! #J-18808-Ljbffr