Webster Bank

Senior Associate, Sponsor and Specialty Finance - Technology & Infrastructure

Webster Bank$125K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • 5-7 years in Accounting/Finance/Banking or 1-3 years with a Master's
  • Experience in sponsor finance or leveraged loan transactions
  • Strong analytical skills with financial statements
  • Proficiency in financial modeling and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead new deal underwriting and loan closing processes for new borrowers
  • Oversee financial projection models and mentor junior team members
  • Manage internal investment committee approvals and risk assessments
  • Conduct thorough due diligence, including risk identification and sponsor communications
  • Act as primary contact for 10-15 existing borrower accounts for performance updates
  • Ensure timely receipt of financials and maintain borrower credit files
  • Lead upsizes, amendments, and waivers for existing borrowers

Benefits

  • Strong emphasis on teamwork and self-empowerment
  • Focus on work/life balance with flexible hours
  • Opportunity for cross-functional interaction with senior bank professionals
  • Periodic travel opportunities to engage with borrowers and sponsors
  • Mentoring opportunities for professional growth and development
Full Job Description
A specialized team of ~20 dedicated investment professionals, the T&I group prides itself on maintaining an atmosphere that encourages teamwork, self-empowerment, and work/life balance. As a Vice President within the T&I group, you will be a critical member of the overall team, with primarily responsibilities including (i) leading the new deal underwriting, approval and loan closing processes for new borrowers; (ii) helping to manage a portfolio of 10-15 existing borrower accounts; and (iii) mentoring junior level team members (Analysts and Associates) on best practices in both underwriting and portfolio management. This role will allow you to interact with the bank's senior credit officers, capital markets group, private equity sponsors, company management, and other industry partners (e.g., law firms, accounting firms, industry experts, etc.). Additionally, there are periodic travel opportunities to meet with borrowers, sponsors, and for other industry related events (total travel of approximately 4-6x per year). Major Duties & Responsibilities New Deal Underwritings: • Screen new deal opportunities and provide quick feedback to senior members of the T&I team • Lead all aspects of the new deal underwriting and diligence process, including: • Identifying all key risks • Reviewing data room materials and third-party reports • Leading diligence calls with sponsors, management, and other third-party firms (e.g., GLG) • Conducting other independent research • Mentor and oversee junior deal team members (Analysts & Associates) and their work, including the financial projection model • Manage internal approval process including ensuring (i) timely completion of internal investment committee approval write-ups and (ii) adherence to Webster's internal underwriting policies and procedures • Lead investment committee approval meetings and answer all diligence related questions • Review and negotiate closing legal documents with the borrower and/or sponsor • Manage internal loan closing process (including KYC) to ensure a smooth and timely closing for all counterparties Portfolio Management for ~10-15 Existing Borrowers: • Act as a key touchpoint for management and/or sponsor, including having quarterly update calls with CFOs to get more qualitative updates on borrower performance • Mentor junior team members (Analysts & Associates) on best practices for sound portfolio management. Ultimately, VPs are responsible for overseeing and ensuring: • Appropriate borrower risk ratings each quarter • Timely receipt of borrowers' financials and accuracy of borrowers' financial compliance certificates • Accurate entry of borrower financials and credit KPIs into the bank's internal portfolio management software platform • Completion of quarterly, semi-annual and/or annual reviews • Proper maintenance of borrower credit files • Adherence to Webster's internal portfolio management policies and procedures • Provide a higher level of involvement/management on problem credits • Lead all upsizes/amendments/waivers for existing borrowers Qualifications You have: • A BS/BA, preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related business field • 5-7 years of work experience in an Accounting/Finance/Banking-related position (or a Master's degree and 1-3 years) • Experience working in sponsor finance or on leveraged loan transactions • The ability to answer unstructured business questions and work independently to drive tasks to completion • Strong analytical skills and proficiency with financial statements • Strong organizational skills • Ability to work well with others and on teams • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Superior written and verbal communication skills • Financial modeling experience • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Ability to travel Even better: • Tech or infrastructure industry experience at an investment bank or other institution • Graduate of a formalized credit training program • CFA or CPA professional certifications • MBA The estimated base salary range for this position is $125,000.00 to $140,000.00. Actual salary may vary up or down depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive compensation. #LI-SJ1

About Webster Bank

Webster Bank is a regional bank that provides personal and business banking services to customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York. The bank was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut. Webster Bank has over 3,400 employees and operates over 150 branches. The bank offers a range of financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, and investment services. Webster Bank is committed to supporting the communities it serves and has a strong focus on corporate social responsibility.
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Size
3,245 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$220.6 million
5 Year Trend
+2.8%
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