Vice President - Investment Grade Debt Capital Markets

Description

The Vice President, Investment Grade Debt Capital Markets is a mid-career professional within the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) team, responsible for supporting the origination and execution of Investment Grade Bonds and Private Placement transactions. Positioned between senior coverage officers and junior team members, this role plays a critical part in driving transaction success and supporting strategic initiatives across the desk. This individual will work closely with senior leaders and junior talent to manage the full lifecycle of transactions-from pitch development and investor engagement to execution and closing. The role requires strong technical expertise, market awareness, and leadership capabilities, with the ability to operate independently while contributing to team-wide goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and support execution of active Bookrunner roles, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Prepare launch materials, coordinate lender and investor meetings, and manage due diligence processes.
• Assist in structuring and closing Investment Grade and Private Placement transactions.
• Participate in client and investor meetings, presenting materials and contributing to strategic discussions.
• Support origination efforts through idea generation, market reads, and pitch development.
• Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors and corporate clients.
• Manage and mentor junior colleagues throughout the transaction process.
• Serve as a key liaison between senior bankers and junior staff, ensuring seamless execution and communication.
• Assist in recruiting and onboarding new team members.
• Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and investor sentiment.
• Assist in preparing management reports on business performance and market developments.
• Maintain CRM systems and databases to track deal pipelines and client interactions.
• Gain hands-on experience across a broad range of industries and capital needs.
• Develop corporate finance and valuation skills relevant to capital raising and market execution.
• Demonstrate ownership of work products and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Capital Markets, Investment Banking, or Corporate Finance
• FINRA Series 79, 63 (or equivalent)
• Located in or willing to relocate to Charlotte, NC or Columbus, OH

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of loan and securities markets
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Client-centric mindset with a focus on relationship building
• High level of professional integrity and adaptability to change
• Strong team player with a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach

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Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type:

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We're combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

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