Investment Banking Vice President - Leveraged Finance (Private Debt Financing)

Job Description

Investment Banking Vice President - Leveraged Finance

Firm : Jefferies

Business Unit: Investment Banking - Leveraged Finance

Role Overview

Jefferies is seeking a Vice President to join its Leveraged Finance group, focusing on Private Debt. The Vice President will play a critical role in originating, structuring, and executing leveraged finance transactions for sponsor-backed and non-sponsor clients. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong client management skills, and the ability to lead transaction execution while mentoring junior team members.

The role offers significant exposure to senior bankers, private equity sponsors, direct lenders and corporate decision-makers, as well as meaningful responsibility in driving transaction outcomes in a fast-paced environment that is consistent with Jefferies' partnership culture.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution & Deal Leadership

• Lead day-to-day execution of private debt / direct lending leveraged finance transactions.
• Coordinate across internal product groups (M&A, Sponsors, ECM, Risk, Legal, Jefferies Credit Partners) and external counterparties to drive transactions from origination through closing.
• Lead financial modeling, credit analysis, valuation, diligence and structuring work for complex leveraged financings and recapitalizations.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality internal underwriting and syndication materials (lender presentations, model, etc.).

Client & Sponsor Coverage

• Serve as a primary point of contact for private equity sponsors, private credit funds, and corporate management teams.
• Support senior bankers in originating new private debt and leveraged finance opportunities, including pitch development and relationship management.
• Demonstrate commercial judgment in identifying financing solutions aligned with client objectives and prevailing market conditions.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, mentor, and review the work of Associates and Analysts, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to Jefferies' standards.
• Provide coaching and feedback to junior team members on technical skills, presentation quality, and professional development.
• Help foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

Market & Product Expertise

• Maintain a strong understanding of private credit markets, investor appetite, documentation trends, leverage metrics, and regulatory considerations.
• Track competitive dynamics across private debt providers, BDCs, CLOs, and alternative asset managers.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of Jefferies' Leveraged Finance franchise through thought leadership and market insights.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• 5 - 7 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance, private credit, investment banking, or a related leveraged product group.
• Demonstrated experience executing leveraged loan transactions, preferably with sponsor-backed clients.
• Advanced financial modeling, credit analysis, and valuation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior clients and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines in a high-intensity environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail

Salary : $275,000

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About Us

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.


At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.


Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual's experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.