Vice President Loan Sales & Trading Debt Capital Markets

**Summary:** M&T Bank’s Debt Capital Markets platform is experiencing significant growth and expanding its presence across Corporate and Institutional clients as well as the Sponsored and Non-Sponsored Middle Market sector. We are seeking a collaborative, commercially minded Vice President to join our growing Loan Sales & Trading team to help drive the continued evolution of our syndication and loan trading franchise. This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with the DCM Structuring & Origination (“S&O”) team by delivering syndicate groups of debt investors to support and fund innovative financing solutions. The successful candidate will play a meaningful role in expanding investor relationships, executing syndicated transactions, and helping shape one of the industry’s fastest-growing capital markets platforms. \*\*Open to other locations within our footprint with a strong preference in Baltimore\*\* **S&T Vice President Job Description:** * Lead the syndication and distribution of primary loan transactions arranged by M&T Bank including leveraged finance, pro rata, ABL, 1L/2L and unitranche solutions for sponsored and non-sponsored borrowers, and public and private companies. * Manage deal flow across a broad range of industries including commercial & industrial, energy, utilities, T&L, business services, food & beverage, consumer & retail, gaming & leisure, healthcare, FIG, franchise, dealer commercial services, among many others. * Maintain ongoing lender coverage across multiple debt investor classes including banks, private credits, mezzanine providers and broker/dealers. * Partner with S&O team throughout transaction lifecycle – from early-stage investor engagement and market intelligence through underwriting, execution, closing and post-close syndication. * Provide thoughtful market insights on investor appetite, pricing, structure and documentation trends to drive syndication execution strategy and optimize client outcomes. * Collaborate with S&T colleagues to actively manage secondary loan trading portfolio, identify relative value opportunities, and support market-making activities. * Drive trading revenue through disciplined balance-sheet management, market expertise, and  proactive client engagement. * Coordinate closely with lead arrangers, co-underwriters, and bookrunners on syndicated transactions, with particular emphasis on M&T’s growing Joint Lead Arranger and underwriting capabilities in Term Loan B, Revolver/TLA, and Bridge-to-Bond financings. * Monitor capital markets conditions, investor sentiment, and macroeconomic developments to identify opportunities and proactively advise internal and external stakeholders. * Mentor and develop junior members of the DCM team; contribute to a high‑performance culture. * Partner effectively with Credit, Legal, Operations and Middle Office teams to ensure seamless transaction execution and an exceptional client experience. **S&T Vice President Required Qualifications & Skills:** * Minimum of six years of experience in loan syndications, leverage finance, capital markets, institutional sales & trading, or related field. * Strong knowledge of syndicated loan products, leveraged finance structures, institutional capital markets, private credit, and debt execution. * Demonstrate ability to evaluate financing alternatives and advise on optimal transaction structures across traditional and bespoke financing solutions. * Proven relationship management skills with institutional investors and pro rata market participants. * Ability to manage self and Associates/Analysts’ time and seek opportunities to contribute to senior bankers during down time. * Strong analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills. * Collaborative leadership style with a willingness to mentor junior professionals and contribute to a collegial, team-first environment. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex market information and business models clearly and effectively. * Self-starter with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously. * Bachelor’s degree required; MBA and/or CFA designation preferred. #LI-LA1 M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $153,700.00 - $256,100.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. **Location** ============ Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America