Debt Capital Markets Origination

The position will be within the DCM Origination team based in New York as a key product group within the Investment Banking Americas division. DCM is in charge of origination and execution of public and private capital markets transactions for clients including investment grade corporates, financial institutions, sovereign, supranational and agencies and equity sponsors largely in relation to non-recourse infrastructure project financings in the capital markets (“Project Bonds”).

The position will serve as a key member of DCM with primary responsible for origination and execution of US private placements (“USPP”) and infrastructure project bonds, and secondary responsibility for select corporate DCM coverage and origination. He/she will be a senior member of the Americas DCM product line and be expected to actively liaise with other regional coverage and sector teams, as well as the broader DCM global team.

Working in coordination with coverage and sector teams globally, he/she will lead the upgrading of dialogue with clients to establish Natixis as a candidate for active bookrunner and lead DCM roles. Further, he/she/they will overlook, support and mentor junior DCM employees towards individual objectives, challenges and personal growth.

• Work closely with the Origination (coverage) and Bond Syndicate teams to deliver market intelligence and structuring ideas to Natixis’ clients
• Increase commercial client marketing intensity focused on cross-border origination (EMEA and APAC) and globally for infrastructure project bonds (USPP and 144a/RegS)
• Assess investors demand and maintain dialogue with them
• Lead structuring, execution and direct placement of USPP transactions to investor base comprising insurance companies and asset managers
• Liaise with Global Markets and Bond Syndicate to obtain pricing information in secondary markets and assist with special ad-hoc projects and initiatives
• Coordinate marketing with Green Sustainable Hub, Capital Advisory and Ratings Advisory and teams to deliver value-enhancing client content
• Work closely with DCM colleagues in Paris/London/Dubai/Hong Kong/Sydney/Tokyo to stay up-to-speed on market developments in non-USD currencies and, where relevant, identify client opportunities
• Coordinate with internal and external parties for DCM processes (internal management, general counsel, compliance, risk management, joint underwriters, accountants and rating agencies)
• Provide information to support senior management monitoring market conditions and trends
• Participate in and manage resources in the preparation of market commentary, economic updates and new issuance information
• Generate and maintain client presentations; preparation of materials using PowerPoint, Word and Excel for client meetings
• Manage and direct junior employees & interns
• Collaborate with coverage to identify and attract new corporate clients
• Analyze financial or operational performance of companies facing capital raising needs to identify or recommend solutions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field and ideally 9 years or more of relevant work experience

• Strong knowledge of debt capital markets including US private placements, project bonds, and significant deal experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Overall positive attitude with willingness to perform beyond what is being asked

• Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial approach

• Ability to prepare original, thoughtful content and presentations

• SIE, Series 7, 63, and 79

Natixis is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a workplace free of discrimination. Natixis will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on age, color, mental or physical handicap or disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry or citizenship status, race, religion, sex (including sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), veteran status, creed, genetic information or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Respect for all means that we deal with each person as an individual and not as a member of any group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Management is expected to provide leadership in supporting the firms EEO program by taking steps to promote EEO in all facets of employment including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, performance assessment, and career-development opportunities.

The salary range for this position will be between $225,000 - 280,000. Natixis is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Actual base salary will vary and will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills set, applicable licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Base salary is only one component of our total rewards package. Natixis also offers a generous benefits package, and you may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award depending on company and individual performance.