Leveraged Finance - Vice President

Jefferies’ Leveraged Finance team is seeking a Vice President to join its London-based platform. The team originates, structures, and executes a broad range of leveraged finance transactions, including leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, refinancings, and high‑yield capital markets transactions for private equity sponsors and corporate clients across EMEA. As a VP, you will play a key leadership role in transaction execution, client management, and the development of junior bankers, while contributing to idea generation and ongoing growth of the franchise. Key Responsibilities Transaction Execution Lead day‑to‑day execution of leveraged finance transactions, including LBO financing, acquisition financing, and refinancings. Oversee preparation and review of financing materials, including lender presentations, rating agency materials, offering memoranda, and internal approval documents. Manage financial modelling and capital structure analysis; ensure quality and accuracy across all materials. Coordinate due diligence processes, including Q&A with clients, advisors, and internal teams. Drive engagement with loan and bond investors, ratings agencies, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders. Origination & Client Coverage Support senior bankers in the origination of new leveraged finance mandates across sponsor and corporate clients. Develop tailored financing ideas, capital structure solutions, and market updates for clients. Participate in client meetings and contribute meaningfully to discussion and presentation delivery. Build strong internal relationships across M&A, Sector Coverage, ECM, and Sales & Trading teams to drive integrated client coverage. Market & Product Expertise Maintain deep understanding of leveraged loan and high‑yield bond markets, investor sentiment, pricing trends, and structuring considerations. Track relevant macroeconomic developments affecting financing markets. Provide insight and guidance on optimal execution strategies for borrowers. Leadership & Team Management Manage, mentor, and develop Associates and Analysts; provide feedback, training, and oversight on deliverables. Ensure efficient workflow across deal teams; set expectations and drive strong performance culture. Uphold Jefferies’ standards for quality, integrity, and client service. Qualifications & Experience 6–8+ years of relevant experience in leveraged finance, debt capital markets, or related investment banking roles. Proven track record executing leveraged loan and/or high‑yield transactions in EMEA. Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities with strong attention to detail. Strong understanding of leveraged credit markets, documentation, investor dynamics, and rating processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting to internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead deal teams and manage multiple workstreams under tight timelines. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies. #J-18808-Ljbffr