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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for leveraged finance associate in the United States is $70,370.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $77,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Leveraged Finance Associates often juggle several transactions at once, which can be challenging due to tight deadlines, varying deal complexities, and the need to coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Balancing thorough financial analysis, due diligence, and documentation while adapting to changing client needs requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Successful associates proactively communicate with their teams, prioritize tasks, and remain adaptable to ensure that each deal progresses smoothly and efficiently.

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To thrive as a Leveraged Finance Associate, you need a strong background in financial analysis, credit risk assessment, and a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Proficiency in financial modeling, Bloomberg Terminal, and Excel, along with familiarity with deal structuring and loan documentation, is typically required. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills help you collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams. These skills are crucial for successfully evaluating complex transactions, mitigating risks, and driving profitable financing solutions in a competitive market.

What are Leveraged Finance Associates?

Leveraged Finance Associates are finance professionals who support the structuring, underwriting, and execution of debt financings, typically for companies with higher levels of debt or for transactions such as leveraged buyouts, mergers, and acquisitions. They work within investment banks or financial institutions and focus on deals involving high-yield bonds and leveraged loans. Their responsibilities include financial modeling, preparing marketing materials, conducting due diligence, and coordinating with clients and other stakeholders. Leveraged Finance Associates play a key role in assessing credit risk and ensuring that complex transactions meet both client and bank objectives.
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Leveraged Finance Associate

Fifth Third

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

Make banking a Fifth Third better
We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

A Leveraged Finance Associate performs a wide range of responsibilities including complex financial analysis, financial modeling,transaction due diligence, and preparation of screening memos and approval documents in support of the underwriting and execution ofsenior debt transactions. The Associate will support the Leveraged Finance deal team by synthesizinglarge amountsof information to helpsenior members of the deal team analyze the risk/reward of a transaction. The Associateexhibitsa strong work ethic,is capable of workingunder tight deadlines and is proactive in assumingadditionalresponsibilities. Demonstrates knowledge of the leveraged finance market andis able tosupport multiple concurrent complex transactions.

Provides oversight and training of Leveraged Finance Analysts to ensureproduction of ahigh qualitywork product. The Leveraged Finance Group structures and underwrites bank debt supporting acquisition,recapitalizationand refinancing transactions for public/private companies, often involving financial sponsors. The transactions includebilateral commitments,proratabankexecutionsand large syndicated transactions. The Leveraged Finance Group works closely with theFinancial Sponsors Group, Debt Capital Markets,LeveragedFinance Credit Risk, IndustryVerticalsandmiddle marketteams.

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies andprocedures as defined. Accountable foralways doing the right thing for customers andcolleagues, andensures that actions and behaviorsdrive a positive customer experience. Whileoperatingwithin the Bank's risk appetite,achievesresults by consistentlyidentifying, assessing,managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform detailed due diligence on companies, industries, management teams, and other relevant information.

  • Build detailed financial projection models to analyze capital structures, performancetrendsand credit metrics.

  • Prepare succinct underwriting memorandums, including company and industry descriptions, key credit risks, historicalanalysis, base and downside case projection assumptions/rationale and terms and conditions.

  • Establish strong working partnerships and routines with key internal partners including the Financial Sponsors Group, DebtCapital Markets,LeveragedFinance Credit Risk, IndustryVerticalsandmiddle marketteams.

  • Manage multiple transactions/projects and communicate effectively with deal team members, including assisting Analystswith prioritization.

  • Gain familiarity with legal documentation involved in underwritingleveragedloans.

  • Demonstrateproficiencywith credit policies and procedures.

  • Interact with important constituencies to execute and close loan transactions.

  • Ability to excel in both team and self-directed settings.

  • Assistsenior team members with ad hoc projects.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSAND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • 4+ yearsLeveraged Finance, Private Equity, InvestmentBankingor related financial services.

  • Bachelor's degreerequired(MBA or CFAa plus), ideally with concentration in Business, Finance or Accounting.

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

  • Strong analytical, financialmodelingand Microsoft Excel skills.

  • Exhibits attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines.

  • Knowledge of private equity, capital markets,mergerand acquisition structures.

Leveraged Finance Associate

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION -- Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes - no matter how they are submitted - will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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