Associate, High Yield Capital Markets recruitment

Key companies provide investment management, retail and commercial banking, consumer finance, and investment banking products and services to individuals and companies throughout the United States and, for certain businesses, internationally. The company's businesses deliver their products and services through branches and offices; a network of 1,439 ATMs; telephone banking centers 1-800-KEY2YOU® (1-800-539-2968); and a website, Key.com®, that provides account access and financial products 24 hours a day.

About the Job

Position will focus primarily on the High Yield bond business within High Grade / High Yield Capital Markets.  High Yield or Leveraged Finance experience preferred, but willing to consider other associate level candidates with applicable investment banking background who are willing to learn the high yield product.

Essential Job Functions

Origination, structuring and distribution of high yield debt securities and, to a lesser extent, investment grade debt 

Working closely with relevant groups including Leveraged Finance, Syndicated Finance, High Yield Sales, Trading Research, and Industry bankers 

Analysis associated with client presentations and ongoing discussions with internal bankers and external clients 

Using presentation skills to attend meetings with bankers and external clients, developing into an ability to present materials to clients in the context of revenue generation various forms of corporate debt products by working with senior bankers, constructing pitchbook and rating agency materials, attending client meetings, and developing internal and external client relationships 

Familiarize individuals with the high yield and investment grade debt public and private capital markets through constant interaction with news sources and the debt syndicate desk, resulting in capital markets knowledge and ability to apprise clients of ongoing market conditions and opportunities 

Develop relationships with, and knowledge of, other product areas with whom DCM-Public Debt works very closely, including Private Placements, Syndicated Finance, Structured Products, Credit Derivatives, Interest Rate Risk Management (Derivatives), and Equity Capital Markets, as individuals gather information needed to provide comprehensive debt capital markets solutions to clients.

Required Qualifications

Proficiency with financial statements, SEC documents, legal documentation, offering memoranda, and understanding and developing capital structures 

Development of presentation materials including pitch books 

Passion and desire to follow and understand debt markets, broader economic trends, and business information pertinent to advising clients and bankers 

High degree of proficiency with MS Office, Bloomberg, and ability to develop a mastery of market- and bond-related sources of market and pricing data 

Series 7/63 

MBA preferred but not necessary 

5 years minimum work experience with at least 3 years in investment banking. High Yield or Leveraged Finance experience preferred, but willing to consider other associate level candidates with applicable investment banking background who are willing to learn the high yield product.

Life at Key is exciting, challenging, and rewarding. Just as we help our customers reach their financial goals, we're committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that will help you fulfill a healthy work/life balance.

For more information about KeyBank and to complete an online application and submit your resume, go to www.key.com/careers and search "Associate, High Yield Capital Markets" and locate job # 99984627

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