Job Description

Did you know that Zions Bancorporation is one of the nations premier financial services companies with total assets exceeding $70 billion? With local management teams at the helm in 11 western states, Zions is dedicated to making a difference in their local communities. At Zions, we havent forgotten who keeps us in business, meaning were committed to the success of our customers, and our employees. Here, the possibilities are endless come for a job, stay for a career.

Zions Bancorporation is seeking a well-qualified Loan Syndications professional for the role of Associate Director. The Loan Syndications Group is responsible for assisting in the origination, structuring and execution of syndicated deals in the US market. This new position joins a robust group of professionals and will take on the following role:

* Responsible to establish/maintain relationships with representatives of relevant third-party lenders across assigned coverage segment and identify opportunities to proactively deepen and expand those relationships.
* Leverage professional network to effectuate new business and successful syndication and loan sales.
* Provide deal execution support to front office banking/RM teams as needed.
* Responsible for preparation/negotiation of market clearing provisions in legal documents.
* Coordination and review of third-party due diligence materials.
* Reviews and assists with edits of deal financial models.
* Answer questions/comments from third-party lenders and borrowers pertaining to the above materials.
* Represent the Loan Syndications Group in discussions with senior management and credit committees.
* Provides marketing support to front office banking/RM teams.
* Prepares or reviews marketing materials for presentation to borrowers and/or third-party lenders.
* Attend borrower meetings to represent the Loan Syndications group alongside representatives of banking/RM teams.
* Represents the bank in interactions with third-party lenders, both over the phone and offsite meetings/conferences.
* Assist with internal projects associated with the build-out of the Loan Syndications Group and/or improvement of associated processes/procedures.
* Serve as primary Loan Syndications Group contact on assigned transactions for third-party lenders, credit administrators, senior management and loan officers/RMs.
* Stays current on market and industry trends.
* Coordinates preparation and updates of internal communications and reports to senior management.
* Maintains active outreach to assigned business units and cultivate constructive working relationships with the bankers and managers in those areas.
* Has authority to issue signed syndication opinions and the responsibility for resulting market risk outcomes.
* Direct supervisory responsibilities and quantitative production targets.
* Significant travel required
* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Requires a Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting or a related field
* 8+ years of related experience.
* A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.
* Demonstrated track record of high academic achievement.
* Direct experience (3+ yrs) in commercial banking, investment banking, leveraged finance or other debt capital markets-oriented role.
* Some supervisory or management experience required.
* A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.
* FINRA Series 79 (or 7), Series 63 will be required or grandfathered Series
* Requires considerable working knowledge of complex credit structures, relevant capital markets, credit analysis, administration policies, procedures and techniques.
* Advanced analytical and reasoning skills.
* Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff.
* Advanced knowledge in the assigned lending specialty or market segment.
* Strong evaluation, problem resolution and communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Demonstrated management skills.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Strong decision making, problem resolution and strong analytical skill required.