VP Leveraged Finance Portfolio (Joint Ventures)

London Permanent View Job Description
This VP-level role sits within the Leveraged Finance Portfolio Management team and focuses on managing structured lending Joint Venture programmes backed by European leveraged loans. The position blends credit analysis, legal documentation review, and stakeholder coordination, offering strategic exposure across origination, programme structuring, and portfolio oversight.
  • Opportunity to shape a newly created role with strategic visibility and impact
  • Apply your leveraged finance expertise in a strategic setting

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international financial institution with a strong presence across Europe, known for its structured lending expertise and collaborative culture. The organisation is expanding its Joint Venture footprint and is investing in talent to support the growth of its European leveraged finance platform.

Job Description

As Vice President, you will support the management of existing and new Joint Venture programmes within the wider Structured Finance arm;

This ia an opportunity to apply your leveraged finance expertise in a strategic, cross-functional setting with exposure to legal documentation, credit analysis, and structured lending.You will be the first VP hire in a newly created role, shaping how Joint Venture programmes are managed across a growing European leveraged finance platform.Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting detailed credit analysis of transactions and preparing credit submissions for new transactions, amendments, waivers on exiting accounts, and re-financing opportunities
  • Handling programme-level amendments and negotiations with internal credit teams and external Joint Venture partners
  • Preparing regular and ad hoc reporting for senior stakeholders and Joint Venture boards
  • Collaborating with legal, tax, and operational teams during programme setup and execution
  • Occasionally supporting asset-level credit analysis and deal reviews
  • Mentoring junior team members and contributing to broader department projects
  • Building strong relationships across internal departments and external programme partners



The Successful Applicant

I'm keen to speak with candidates who have experience as follows:

  • Strong experience in European leveraged finance, ideally from execution or portfolio management
  • Deep credit analysis skills, including financial modelling and interpretation of legal documentation
  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities, with a collaborative mindset
  • Interest in programme structuring and legal mechanics; securitisation exposure is a plus
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and mentor junior colleagues
  • Familiarity with stakeholder engagement across credit, operations, and external partners



What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary
  • Permanent role
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • An engaging work environment in London, offering exposure to senior stakeholders.
  • Opportunity to shape a newly created role with strategic visibility and impact



Contact
Nicola Mcguane
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6832251
Phone number
+44 207 776 5927

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Debt / Structured Finance
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicola Mcguane
Consultant phone
+44 207 776 5927
Job reference
JN-092025-6832251