Manager – Debt Syndication

Manager – Debt Syndication – Execution & Lender Management
Location: Mumbai
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 3–9 Years
Reporting To: Director – Debt Capital Markets / Investment Banking
Role Summary
The Manager – Debt Syndication (Execution & Lender Management) will be responsible for supporting the execution of debt financing transactions and managing relationships with banks, NBFCs, private credit funds, Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), and other lending institutions.
The role requires strong transaction management capabilities, lender coordination skills, financial analysis expertise, and the ability to drive debt syndication mandates from mandate signing through financial closure. The candidate will work closely with origination teams, clients, lenders, credit teams, legal advisors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless transaction execution.
The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of debt products, credit evaluation, corporate finance, and financing structures, along with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced investment banking environment.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Execution & Debt Syndication
Support end-to-end execution of debt syndication and structured finance transactions across corporate, SME, and promoter-led businesses.
Coordinate transaction processes from mandate acquisition to sanction and disbursement.
Prepare and manage lender outreach strategies, financing discussions, and transaction timelines.
Assist in structuring financing solutions in consultation with internal teams and lending partners.
Track deal milestones and ensure timely progression through various approval stages.
Support refinancing, restructuring, growth capital, acquisition financing, project finance, and structured debt transactions.
Drive transaction closure by coordinating among borrowers, lenders, legal advisors, and other stakeholders.
Lender Relationship Management
Build And Maintain Strong Working Relationships With
Banks
NBFCs
Housing Finance Companies
Private Credit Funds
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
Family Offices
Institutional Lending Platforms
Develop a deep understanding of lender appetite, sector preferences, pricing benchmarks, and credit requirements.
Coordinate lender interactions including preliminary discussions, credit meetings, management presentations, and term-sheet negotiations.
Maintain an updated lender database and track lending trends across sectors and products.
Act as a key interface between clients and lenders throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Financial Analysis & Credit Evaluation
Review financial statements, business models, and funding requirements of clients.
Analyze Key Credit Metrics Including
EBITDA
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)
Interest Coverage Ratio (ICR)
Leverage Ratios
Working Capital Metrics
Cash Flow Analysis
Assist in assessing transaction feasibility and identifying suitable financing structures.
Support preparation of financial models, debt sizing exercises, repayment structures, and sensitivity analyses.
Evaluate lender feedback and recommend execution strategies.
Information Memorandum & Documentation
Assist In Preparing And Reviewing
Information Memorandums (IMs)
Teasers
Lender Presentations
Financial Models
Funding Proposals
Credit Notes
Transaction Summaries
Coordinate collection and verification of client information, financial documents, and due diligence requirements.
Work closely with legal and compliance teams for documentation, sanction letters, and transaction closure.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality of all transaction-related materials.
Stakeholder Coordination & Deal Management
Manage communication among clients, lenders, legal advisors, auditors, valuers, and internal teams.
Monitor transaction timelines and proactively identify execution bottlenecks.
Ensure timely submission of information requested by lenders.
Track sanctions, approvals, conditions precedent (CPs), and disbursement milestones.
Provide regular updates to senior management regarding transaction status and execution risks.
Support smooth onboarding and post-closure relationship management.
Market Intelligence & Industry Research
Track Developments In
Debt Capital Markets
Corporate Lending
Private Credit
Structured Finance
AIF and Alternative Lending Ecosystems
Monitor lender pricing trends, sector exposure limits, and regulatory developments.
Develop market intelligence reports to support transaction execution and lender engagement.
Identify new lending institutions and financing avenues relevant to client requirements.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of debt syndication and structured finance transactions.
Knowledge of corporate lending products and credit assessment.
Strong financial analysis and financial modeling capabilities.
Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills.
Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
High attention to detail and execution-oriented mindset.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and transaction-driven environments.
Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
Educational Qualifications
Mandatory
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Preferred
MBA / PGDM in Finance.
CA, CFA (Level I/II/III), FRM, or equivalent professional qualification.
Certification in Financial Modeling, Credit Analysis, or Corporate Finance.
Preferred Industry Background
Candidates with experience in any of the following sectors will be preferred:
Investment Banking
Debt Syndication Firms
Corporate Banking
Commercial Banking
NBFCs
Private Credit Funds
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
Structured Finance Platforms
Credit Rating Agencies
Financial Advisory Firms
Fintech Lending Platforms
Ideal Candidate Profile
3–9 years of experience in debt syndication, corporate banking, credit underwriting, structured finance, transaction execution, or lender relationship management.
Experience in executing debt transactions and coordinating with multiple lending institutions.
Strong understanding of corporate financial statements and credit evaluation.
Exposure to working capital finance, term loans, project finance, structured debt, or refinancing transactions.
Proven ability to manage transaction processes and stakeholder coordination.
Strong analytical and execution skills with attention to detail.
Self-motivated professional capable of independently managing transaction workstreams.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive fixed compensation aligned with market benchmarks.
Performance-linked incentives based on transaction execution and successful closures.
Exposure to complex debt syndication and structured finance transactions.
Opportunity to work closely with leading banks, NBFCs, private credit funds, and institutional lenders.
Fast-track career progression within a growing investment banking and alternative credit platform.
Quarterly performance reviews and professional development opportunities.
Skills: funding,structured finance,management,ctc,approvals,finance,hiring,credit,closure

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