Executive Director - Capital Markets Officer (Leveraged Finance)

Unique opportunity at Rabobank to join a cohesive leveraged finance team where expertise, collaboration, and true client partnership define our path to trusted‑advisor impact.  This is an opportunity to take a leadership position within leveraged finance capital markets origination, and build out Rabobank’s US leveraged finance platform.

Our Shared Future:

“I enjoy helping clients navigate their financing needs in a way that moves their business forward. There’s nothing more rewarding than partnering closely and delivering solutions that help clients meet their goals " - VP Leveraged Finance Capital Markets

You and Your Job

As a Capital Markets Officer you will be successful to deliver expert, insight‑driven leveraged finance solutions by working collaboratively within a close‑knit team to help clients meet their strategic objectives and build long‑term, trusted‑advisor relationships.

As an Executive Director in Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, you will help clients access the leveraged loan and HY Bond capital markets by structuring, presenting, arranging, underwriting, and syndicating financing solutions. You’ll work closely with sponsor coverage, relationship managers, product partners, and investors to deliver thoughtful, risk‑aware outcomes for our clients and the bank.

We value high‑quality work, sustainable performance, and collaboration. If you meet most—but not all—qualifications below, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Track and analyze loan and broader capital‑markets developments and share clear, actionable insights with bankers, clients, and internal partners.
• Assess issuer needs and capital‑structure options; build and review leveraged financing and syndication proposals with a balanced, risk‑aware approach.
• Collaborate with clients and sponsors to present financing ideas, discuss terms, and support informed decision‑making throughout the process.
• Develop and execute investor outreach strategies; partner with sales and distribution to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Lead transaction execution in partnership with counsel and internal stakeholders to close accurate, timely documentation.
• Keep colleagues and leadership apprised of market dynamics, pipeline status, and transaction progress; escalate issues promptly.
• Support co‑managed bond and equity transactions as appropriate.

Your Promise to Us:

To be considered for the Capital Markets Officer role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree (Finance/Accounting or related field preferred) or equivalent practical experience.

• 10+ years in Corporate or Leveraged Finance, Capital Markets, or Loan Syndications with demonstrated understanding of leveraged structures and credit risk.
• FINRA Series 79 and 63 (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire). Additional licensing (e.g., Series 7) may be required depending on responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of relevant banking regulations, Rabobank (or comparable) policies/limits, and core Markets products.
• Ability to structure and execute leveraged debt financings and to partner effectively across functions (coverage, credit, syndicate, legal).
• Clear written and verbal communication with diverse internal and external stakeholders; able to translate complex issues into actionable guidance.
• Ability to travel regionally up to 15%
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  Rabobank is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Our Commitment to you – cultivating your way beyond pay:

Rabobank welcomes employees and applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that leverages the diverse strengths of our workforce. This enables us to exceed the expectations of our clients and customers while ensuring a healthy and safe environment for our staff.

We believe your well-being extends far beyond just a paycheck and should encompass your health, happiness, and satisfaction. To meet these needs, Rabobank offers a flexible hybrid working model and continually evaluates and enhances our benefit offerings to ensure they are comprehensive, competitive, and provide you with the options and flexibility you need.

Our employee benefits are focused on four main components:

• Physical Well-Being includes our commitment to your Health and Wellness. Medical, Dental and Vision plan coverages are effective on your date of hire. Rabo offers multiple plan options and a full network of providers to best meet your needs.

• Financial Well-Being provides for your Retirement + Savings + Security. We love seeing your retirement plan balance grow just as much as you do! That’s why you can start participating in the 401(k) plan on your date of hire. Plus we match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) plan for US Employees. Rabo also contributes an additional 3% of your eligible pay in Safe Harbor contribution and up to 3% in annual Discretionary Profit Sharing contributions.

• Emotional Well-Being ensures your Work + Life balance. We offer a generous paid time off program to full time employees: up to 20 days of vacation time, 5 days of additional time off plus 7 sick days and 11 US holidays annually (based on hire date during the calendar year). In addition, Growing a Better World Together requires wanting the best for our employees and their families and our communities. To do that, we offer both the time and financial support to give back to the community through our Dollars for Doers, Helping Hands and Gift Matching programs. (All paid time off is subject to company accrual and carryover policies.)

• Workforce Well-Being supports a hybrid working model that offers the flexibility to split your time between home and the office—typically 2–3 days remote and the remaining days onsite—promoting both productivity and personal well-being.

Our Organization:

Rabobank Group is a global financial services leader providing wholesale and retail banking, leasing, and real estate services in more than 37 countries worldwide. Founded over a century ago, Rabobank today is one of the world’s largest banks with over $678 billion in assets.

In North America, Rabobank is a premier corporate and investment bank to the food, agribusiness, commodities and energy industries in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Rabo AgriFinance, a subsidiary of Rabobank, is a leading financial services provider for farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses in the United States and Canada. Together, we provide sector expertise, strategic counsel and tailored financial solutions to clients across the entire value chain. Visit www.RabobankNA.com

Salary Expectations:

Target Hiring Range: $190,000 - $340,000

This position is subject to the terms of Rabobank’s compensation plans and policies. It is anticipated that the position will pay within the target hiring range. The range is reflective of the desired primary physical work location and may be adjusted outside of the projected range based on geographical differentiation if the actual work location of the hired candidate differs from the desired primary location, or for other lawful reasons. Further, all full-time regular positions include all other benefits provided to Rabobank employees, including healthcare benefits, 401k matching, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, possible discretionary bonuses and all other benefits that are all governed by and subject to ERISA plan documents and eligibility.

Rabo provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military service or veteran status, victims of domestic violence, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Rabo also prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above.

At Rabobank, we strive to grow a better world together. In order to achieve that, we have to have the right people in the right jobs. Are you ready to join our team?

This job posting has no fixed application deadline.  We will accept resumes until a qualified applicant pool is identified.

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