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About the Role

Raymond James is seeking an experienced investment banking associate for its Leveraged Finance & Debt Advisory group. This role focuses on providing debt capital raising and advisory solutions to financial sponsors and non-investment grade issuers.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of financing transactions from mandate through close.
• Lead credit analysis and due diligence on prospective borrowers.
• Review and stress-test financial models, ensuring model integrity.
• Draft and oversee preparation of internal screening memos, underwriting memos, and client pitch materials.
• Oversee production of marketing materials including teasers, investor presentations, and confidential information memorandums.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, sponsors, and lenders.
• Support senior bankers on origination, including financing ideas and market intelligence.
• Mentor, train, and review the work of analysts.

Requirements

• 3-5 years in leveraged finance, debt capital markets, private credit/direct lending, restructuring, or leveraged finance credit risk; or an MBA with relevant pre-MBA experience (preferred).
• Middle-market sponsor coverage is a plus.
• Advanced modeling proficiency: LBO, three-statement modeling, debt schedules, and ability to review and correct others' work.
• Working knowledge of credit agreement mechanics and debt structuring alternatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple live workstreams and junior team members simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with poise to interact directly with clients and lenders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, work ethic, and ability to perform under pressure and tight timelines.

Skills

• Leveraged finance
• Debt capital markets
• Private credit/direct lending
• Restructuring
• Leveraged finance credit risk
• MBA with relevant pre-MBA experience
• Middle-market sponsor coverage
• LBO modeling
• Three-statement modeling
• Debt schedules modeling
• Credit agreement mechanics
• Debt structuring
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Location

• Resident

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3-6 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's

Salary/Compensations

• $100,000.00-$175,000.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability benefits
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave)
• Parental leave

About the Company

• Raymond James is a financial services firm.
• The firm's associates use five guiding behaviors: Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve.
• The firm's core values are client-first, integrity, independence, and a conservative, long-term view.
• Raymond James has a people-first culture that honors, values, and respects the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all associates.

Equal Opportunity

• The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.