Syndicated and Leverage Finance Director in Salt Lake City, UT or Houston, TX

Zions Bancorporation  

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NYSE: ZION) is a premier financial services company with ~$100B in assets operating through 8 brands in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.  With a leading market share in small and middle-market banking, the Bank’s 500+ client managers and 200+ wealth advisors have vigorous client development strategies that feed into Zions Capital Markets.   

Zions Capital Markets  

Zions Capital Markets provides targeted, client-driven financing and advisory solutions to help companies across our markets raise capital efficiently and execute strategic transactions effectively.  Our approach is simple – help clients we know connect and tell their story to investors we know well. Zions Capital Markets brings “bulge bracket” solutions to the business customers of our local affiliates, as the platform is continually expanding our product capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our client base. The platform currently has teams of experienced professionals operating from offices in Salt Lake City, Houston, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, and Orange County. 

Zions Capital Markets is seeking a Director to join its Syndicated & Leveraged Finance team within its broader Debt Capital Markets platform.  This role will sit in Salt Lake City, UT or Houston, TX.  Other locations maybe be considered. 

The Director will play a critical role in driving client relationships, originating new business, and overseeing the execution of complex debt financings. The position offers significant autonomy, direct access to senior decision makers, and the opportunity to help materially expand and shape the firm's DCM franchise.

Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, and execute debt capital markets and debt advisory transactions across corporate, commercial, sponsor backed, private credit, and various sector verticals
• Act as a senior trusted advisor to clients on capital structure strategy, credit positioning, pricing, tenor, covenants, and investor targeting
• Work alongside Relationship Managers on the ownership of client relationships, including responsibility for idea generation, mandate development, and relationship expansion
• Lead the full transaction process from initial strategic dialogue through marketing, pricing, syndication and closing, maintaining accountability for outcomes
• Apply strong credit judgment and market insight to assess execution alternatives, investor/lender appetite, and risk considerations
• Monitor debt market conditions and investor behavior to proactively identify opportunities and provide timely, market driven advice
• Maintain and deepen relationships with corporates, financial sponsors, private credit providers, bank lenders, institutional investors, and intermediaries
• Coordinate closely with internal teams, legal advisors, and capital providers to ensure seamless and disciplined execution
• Contribute to the development of the firm's debt platform, including product expansion, investor coverage, and go to market strategy
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior professionals while upholding high standards of execution excellence and client service
• Represent the firm externally with credibility, sound judgment, and a strong commercial mindset

Qualifications

• 9-12 years of experience in Debt Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, or Loan Syndications
• Well established track record of successfully executed debt transactions, including senior level leadership roles
• Deep understanding of corporate credit, debt products, and public and/or private capital markets
• Proven ability to originate business and convert relationships into mandates
• Strong client presence with the ability to advise senior executives and financial sponsors
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred
• Series 79 & 63 (or equivalent) FINRA licenses

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Paternal Leave, and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products