Leveraged Finance Director, New York

Pearse Partners
13/01/2026 New York

A leading global large cap investment bank is seeking a Director to join its high performing Leveraged Finance team in New York, operating as a generalist across a broad range of industries and sponsors.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take a senior leadership role in the structuring and execution of leveraged finance transactions, including LBOs, refinancing, recapitalizations, and acquisition financings.
  • Drive deal processes from origination through execution, acting as a primary point of contact for private equity sponsors, corporates, and internal stakeholders.
  • Provide oversight and guidance on credit analysis, financial modelling, due diligence, and the preparation of lender and rating agency materials.
  • Play a key role in origination, leveraging and expanding sponsor and corporate relationships across multiple sectors.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop junior bankers, ensuring consistently high execution standards.

 

This is a compelling opportunity for a Leveraged Finance Director to join a top-tier global investment bank in New York, working on large-cap leveraged finance transactions across LBOs, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, and refinancings. The role offers exposure to a diverse sponsor and corporate client base, strong deal flow, and meaningful involvement in both origination and execution.

The platform is recognised for its market-leading sponsor coverage, high-quality credit underwriting, and consistent presence on complex, high-profile leveraged finance deals. The firm offers a clear path for career progression in investment banking, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to further build senior-level private equity and corporate relationships.

If you are an experienced Leveraged Finance professional seeking a Director role in New York investment banking, please contact us in confidence to learn more.

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