Global Corporate Banking | Mid Cap Sponsors Coverage | Managing Director| Executive| London

Job description
We are looking for an experienced banker to be based in London who will help build and lead the EMEA GCB Mid Cap Sponsors Coverage team.

As the Mid Cap Sponsors Coverage Managing Director/Executive Director you will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with private equity firms and other financial sponsors focused on mid-sized companies. The role involves providing a range of financial products and services, including M&A advisory, leveraged finance, and capital markets solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the mid-cap market, excellent relationship management skills, and a proven track record in investment banking or corporate banking.

Job Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with private equity firms and other financial sponsors and serve as the primary point of contact for clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored financial solutions.
• Identify and originate new business opportunities with mid-cap sponsors
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the bank's presence and market share in the mid-cap sponsors segment.
• Work with investment banking coverage and product bankers to pitch for new engagements and develop client relationships
• Work with the broader Sponsors team and our partners across J.P. Morgan to identify new finance and risk management opportunities
• Jointly with our products partners, you will drive and coordinate the tailored marketing of products, identifying and addressing our clients’ needs

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
• Relevant years of experience in sponsors coverage banking
• Strong understanding of financial products and services, including M&A, leveraged finance, and capital markets.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships, win new business, close transactions and build networks, both internally and externally
• Solid in-depth knowledge of corporate banking products including bank loans, bonds, rates, FX and structured products, cash management, etc.
• Demonstrates passion to build business
• Strong influencing skills, team player, proven track record of managing cross cultural environments and inter-department collaboration
• Knowledge Mid Cap Sponsors sector and existing clients and investor relationships
• Demonstrates leadership qualities that are team-oriented, fostering and collegial.
• Proven ability to delegate effectively and pay attention to detail while maintaining a high level of productivity will be important.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively in presentations, expressing complex financial strategies in an organized and articulate manner.
• Willingness to travel internationally