SYNDICATIONS MANAGER SENIOR

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

On sell-side loan syndications team primarily responsible for structuring and executing leveraged finance, middle market corporate, commercial banking, real estate, and franchise transactions.The Syndications group at City National Bank resides within the Capital Markets division and focuses on lead-agented, active book runner roles. The group works with relationship management teams to ensure the marketability of transactions, primarily structure and pricing. Members of the syndicate team maintain an active dialogue with the market provide current updates to both internal and external clients, and support pitching activities in pursuit of new financing opportunities. Structure and pricing guidance is regularly supported by an analysis of comparable financings (comps) and market sounding. The group is further responsible for developing a syndication strategy in support of the credit approval process. Additionally, the group is responsible for the preparation of marketing material such as Confidential Information Memoranda ("CIM"), lender presentations, term sheets, and mandate letters. These documents which provide an overview of the company, the proposed facilities and the investment considerations are used by potential lenders/investors to analyze the credit and seek their internal approvals to commit to the financing. The group also maintains administrative agent responsibilities on a post-closing basis.

What you will do

• Work with Relationship Managers to identify prospective clients for syndicated transactions.

• Help determine optimal capital structure for client and jointly pitch proper debt solutions and other ancillary banking and capital markets products.

• Coverage units may include Structured Finance, Franchise Finance, Commercial Banking, Entertainment, and Real Estate. Expertise in two or more of these areas is strongly preferred.

• Successfully negotiate, structure, and arrange CNB-Agented, multi-bank, revolving credit and term loan facilities that reflect market pricing, covenants, and other terms and conditions.

• Stay apprised of market conditions and trends for various coverage units. Provide market feedback and advisory services on transaction structure and pricing to coverage units, credit, and other internal parties.

• Provide periodic market updates to clients, Relationship Managers, and credit. In addition, conduct specific market testing for prospect transactions prior to launch to accurately assess syndication risk for credit.

• Prepare and present syndications materials such as confidential offering memorandums, term sheets, lender presentations, financial models, and other marketing materials on behalf of clients.

• Be prepared to arrange bank meetings and conference calls with potential lenders and present materials/transaction details.

• Work with clients to select lenders for the bank group and determine commitment allocations.

• Negotiate and review legal documentation such as credit agreements and other ancillary documents with clients (and eventually participating lenders).

• Manage the distribution of work flow on deal teams to maximize efficiency, meet deadlines, etc.

• Act as primary liaison between client and potential lenders during the syndication process and post-closing in an Agency capacity.

• Assist Relationship Managers in the preparation and presentation of internal concept memos credit memorandums for syndicated transactions

• Be prepared to opine on liquidity/salability of transactions, underwriting risks, etc. in credit committee.

• Build and maintain a strong network of prospective syndicate banks, including local and regional banks, and bank loan syndications trading partners.

• Work with Relationship Managers and Underwriters to continue ongoing portfolio management of Agented transactions, including maintaining ongoing Administrative Agency functions such as maintaining data sites, ensuring timely financial reporting, responding to lender information requests/questions, executing of amendments and waivers, organizing annual lender meetings/calls, etc. (i.e. Agency Services).

• Mentor junior staff

• Other responsibilities as required by Group Head or by Head of Capital Markets.

Must-Have*

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

• Minimum 8 years banking experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience on sell-side in capital markets

• Credit Training

Skills and Knowledge

• MBA preferred

• Prior commercial or investment banking experience preferred

• Experience in structuring credits/loans for film/tv production, sports franchise financing, and music publishing is highly desirable.

• Must possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

• Competent with technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a deal team

• High degree of maturity and integrity with a positive and hardworking attitude

• Attention to detail

Compensation

Starting base salary: $141,830 - $263,408 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Benefits and Perks

At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues. Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks (https://image.emails.cnb.com/lib/fe5e15707c640c78771c/m/10/cbedd856-c2fc-491b-a625-3ab7a0fd9a65.pdf) .

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

ABOUT CITY NATIONAL

City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024. Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $96.83 billion in client investment assets. City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2023 alone, the company made more than $11 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves.

*City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.

For more information about City National, visit cnb.com .

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