Debt Capital Markets Associate - Amegy Tower/Houston, TX

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" and as having a top banking team in its list of "The Most Powerful Women in Banking." Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize, and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization. We recognize that banking is a "local" business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

Zions Capital Markets is seeking a well-qualified professional to join its Debt Capital Markets group as an Associate based in Houston, TX. Zions Capital Markets conducts the capital markets and investment banking activities of Zions Bancorporation (the "Bank") and its affiliates. Housed within Zions Capital Markets, the Debt Capital Markets group is responsible for originating, structuring, and executing syndicated credit facilities, as well as the underwriting and execution of debt securities offerings. The Associate will pay a critical role in supporting senior members of the team through the entire transaction lifecycle across loan syndications and securities underwriting.

Essential Functions:

• Actively support senior members of the Loan Syndications Group in the origination, structuring, and execution of syndicated lending opportunities.
• Assist with identification of prospective syndicated lending opportunities and provide guidance on pricing and structure for a variety of new transaction scenarios.
• Prepare pitch materials to present indicative transaction terms and showcase Zions' capabilities as a lead bank.
• Prepare materials to assist in obtaining internal underwriting approvals including, but not limited to, analysis of comparable transaction structures and market liquidity.
• Research and track participant lender activities and credit appetite. Work closely with senior team members to develop syndication strategies and target lender lists on Zions-led syndicated transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of transaction marketing materials including confidential information memoranda and lender presentations.
• Administer and maintain virtual data rooms, answer participant lender diligence questions, and prepare associated communications as required.
• Assist with the coordination of syndicated loan closing activities with participant lenders, business units, and internal functional areas.
• Develop relationships with participant lenders and prospective institutional investors and maintain an internal database of all potential participating financial institutions / investors.
• Assist the Securities Underwriting (Sec UW) team in identifying, pitching, and contacting potential clients for debt securities.
• Perform due diligence on prospective securities issuers and write memorandums used for internal approval presentations.
• Engage in all aspects of Sec UW deal execution, participate in due diligence calls, and interact with internal relationship bankers, issuers, lead underwriters, internal and external counsel, and prospective investors.
• Assist Sec UW in providing internal and external market updates on a regular basis.
• Some travel required Including attending local and national conferences to help market the Bank.
• Assist in training and directing the work of Debt Capital Markets Analysts.
• Assist in the creation of scheduled and ad hoc internal reports as needed.
• Assist senior team members with special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in debt capital markets, corporate/investment banking, or similar experience.
• Previous formal credit training a plus.
• Demonstrated track record of high achievement.
• High level of focus on work quality and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication (both verbal and written) skills allowing the candidate to confidently and professionally interact with both internal and external parties.
• Ability to learn and apply complex concepts quickly.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated track record of managing and independently prioritizing multiple simultaneous projects under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proactive and highly motivated. Ready to assume a high level of responsibility.
• Highly collaborative individual who seeks working in a team-oriented environment.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Candidate will be required to successfully complete FINRA regulatory examinations covering the Securities Industries Essentials Exam, Series 79 Exam and Series 63 Exam ,if not already held.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan + generous company matching
• Competitive compensation commensurate with work experience
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Federal Holidays, Sick)
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Promotional opportunities offered from within