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AVP, Leveraged Finance, Investment Banking


Company : Barclays


Location : Haymarket, New South Wales


Created : 2025-05-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

To be successful for the role, candidates should possess the following skills or experience:We are seeking a motivated and experienced AVP to join the Leveraged Finance team at Barclays in Sydney.This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high deal volume environment on a broad range of financing transactions (leveraged finance, private credit) for a diverse set of clients (financial sponsors, corporates).As an AVP, you will play a critical role in securing and executing financings. You will lead financial modelling and due diligence work streams, and prepare marketing and internal approval materials. The successful candidate will be experienced in leveraged finance and/or private credit, highly motivated, eager to learn, and capable of working well under pressure with teams.The role offers a terrific opportunity to develop skills and advance your career in leveraged finance.You may be assessed on key skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or require sponsorship, you must declare this during your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific, and any changes must be reviewed. It is important to ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to disclose visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in withdrawal of your application or employment offer.Purpose of the roleTo build and maintain relationships with clients, understand their needs, expectations, and financial goals, and develop appropriate investment banking solutions for them and their companies.AccountabilitiesDevelop and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients by understanding their business, financial goals, and industry trends.Generate ideas and identify opportunities to expand the bank''s client base and generate new business.Perform in-depth financial analysis and due diligence on client companies to assess their financial health and valuation.Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to review, draft, and maintain legal documentation required for transactions, including contracts and agreements.Work with other teams, such as Capital Markets, Sales and Trading, Research, and Risk Management, to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.Champion Energy Transition and Sustainability by engaging with clients on climate, transition strategies, and sustainable finance opportunities where applicable.Assistant Vice President ExpectationsAdvise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and ensure operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions and divisions.Lead a team performing complex tasks, using professional knowledge and skills to impact the business. Set objectives, coach employees, appraise performance, and determine rewards.If in a leadership role, demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen and be authentic, Energize and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.For individual contributors, lead collaborative assignments, guide team members, identify new directions, and involve other areas as needed.Consult on complex issues, support resolution of escalated issues, and identify risk mitigation strategies.Manage risk and strengthen controls related to your work.Collaborate across areas, analyze complex data, and communicate sensitive or complex information effectively.Influence stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.All colleagues are expected to embody the Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.#J-18808-Ljbffr