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FirstBank

Director of Syndication Desk

Nashville, TN

Position Summary The Syndication Desk Leader will establish, lead, and institutionalize FirstBank's loan syndication function within the Treasury organization. Reporting to the Treasurer, this role ...

FirstBank

Director of Syndication Desk

Nashville, TN

Position Summary The Syndication Desk Leader will establish, lead, and institutionalize FirstBank's loan syndication function within the Treasury organization. Reporting to the Treasurer, this role ...

FirstBank

Director of Syndication Desk

Nashville, TN · On-site

Define and own FirstBank's loan syndication strategy, including the framework for underwritten vs. best-efforts postures. * Build and lead the syndications desk in alignment with the Capital Markets ...

Valley Bank

Syndication Loans Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Work with loan servicing department to ensure syndication / participation deals are correctly booked and captured on the Bank's systems. * Assist in the cross sell of VNB services, most specifically ...

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for loan syndication in the United States is $25.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Loan Syndication job?

A Loan Syndication job involves coordinating the process of structuring, arranging, and distributing large loans among multiple lenders. Professionals in this role work with banks, financial institutions, and corporate borrowers to ensure adequate financing for large-scale projects or acquisitions. They assess credit risks, negotiate loan terms, and facilitate communication between borrowers and lenders. The goal is to efficiently allocate risk among different lenders while ensuring the borrower receives the required funding.

What does a typical workday look like for a professional in loan syndication?

A typical day in loan syndication involves coordinating with lenders, borrowers, and internal teams to structure, negotiate, and close syndicated loan deals. Professionals spend time analyzing financial statements, preparing deal presentations, and facilitating ongoing communications between all syndicate members. You may also review and manage legal documentation, monitor ongoing credit risk, and address any issues that arise throughout the loan lifecycle. The role is collaborative and dynamic, requiring flexibility to manage multiple deals at various stages simultaneously. This environment offers exposure to a wide range of industries and provides strong learning and advancement opportunities for those looking to grow their careers in corporate banking or finance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Loan Syndication position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Loan Syndication, you need a solid understanding of corporate finance, credit analysis, and deal structuring, usually supported by a background in banking or finance. Familiarity with financial modeling tools, syndicated loan management software (such as Syndtrak), and strong proficiency in Excel is common, while certifications like CFA can enhance credibility. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and project management skills help professionals excel in building lender relationships and managing complex transactions. These competencies are crucial for successfully organizing multi-bank loans and ensuring seamless communication among all stakeholders involved in the syndication process.

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Director of Syndication Desk

Director of Syndication Desk

FirstBank

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

The Syndication Desk Leader will establish, lead, and institutionalize FirstBank's loan syndication function within the Treasury organization. Reporting to the Treasurer, this role is responsible for building a disciplined, scalable syndications platform that protects relationship origination, strengthens risk distribution, and generates non-interest fee income. The leader will own end-to-end distribution strategy, investor relationships, deal execution, and the operating framework that transitions the Bank from an episodic, manual process to a formalized capital markets capability.

This role will partner closely with Credit, ALCO, the Pricing Committee, Commercial Banking leadership, and Loan Operations to support larger single-name commitments without breaching hold limits, while improving overall portfolio concentration management.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Leadership

  • Define and own FirstBank's loan syndication strategy, including the framework for underwritten vs. best-efforts postures.
  • Build and lead the syndications desk in alignment with the Capital Markets leadership framework.
  • Serve as the Bank's primary point of contact for buy-side investors, agent banks, and syndicate participants.
  • Partner with Credit, ALCO, and the Pricing Committee to align distribution strategy with risk appetite and balance sheet objectives.

Deal Execution

  • Engage early in the origination process — before term sheet — to flag syndication-eligible deals.
  • Lead market soundings, investor outreach, CIM preparation, allocation strategy, and close coordination.
  • Oversee club deals (3–6 banks), lead-left syndicated credits, and select participations (buy and sell).
  • Manage underwritten exposures, time-bound sell-down requirements, and escalation protocols for failed syndication scenarios.

Risk & Governance

  • Establish clearly defined target final holds, maximum underwritten exposures, and distribution assumptions for every transaction.
  • Build escalation triggers tied to concentration limits, market execution risk, and failed syndication outcomes.
  • Ensure all syndication activity complies with credit policy, regulatory expectations, and internal governance standards.

Operations & Reporting

  • Institutionalize fee tracking, investor allocations, and deal economics reporting — closing a known reporting gap.
  • Partner with Loan Operations to build a dedicated Agency/Operations function covering notices, rate settings, and lender communications.
  • Develop dashboards and reporting cadence for executive leadership, Credit, and ALCO.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in loan syndications, capital markets, or leveraged/commercial finance at a bank or financial institution.
  • Demonstrated experience leading syndicated transactions as lead arranger, agent, or co-agent.
  • Established network of buy-side investors, agent banks, and institutional lenders.
  • Deep understanding of credit structuring, hold limits, concentration management, and regulatory frameworks affecting syndicated lending.
  • Proven ability to build and scale a function from the ground up.

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