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Advising on leveraged finance, syndicated lending, and sponsor finance transactions * Drafting and negotiating loan agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, commitment papers, and ...

Finance Attorney

Denver, CO · On-site

$185K - $275K/yr

Advising on leveraged finance, syndicated lending, and sponsor finance transactions * Drafting and negotiating loan agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, commitment papers, and ...

Advising on leveraged finance, syndicated lending, and sponsor finance transactions * Drafting and negotiating loan agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, commitment papers, and ...

WI · On-site

$130 - $170/hr

S. financial institution with more than $230 billion in assets. First Citizens Sponsor Finance provides cash flow and asset based senior debt for private equity-backed transactions in the middle ...

As an Analyst in Webster Bank's Sponsor Finance Group, you will be responsible for underwriting new cash flow LBO & private equity backed transactions as well as portfolio management activities for ...

Leveraged Finance Analyst

Stamford, CT · On-site

$100 - $115/hr

As an Analyst in Webster Bank's Sponsor Finance Group, you will be responsible for underwriting new cash flow LBO & private equity backed transactions as well as portfolio management activities for ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for sponsor finance in the United States is $35.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.61 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sponsor finance?

A Sponsor Finance job involves providing debt financing to private equity firms (sponsors) for leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, and recapitalizations. Professionals in this role assess credit risk, structure loan deals, and manage relationships with private equity sponsors. They analyze company financials, conduct due diligence, and negotiate loan terms to support transactions. The job requires strong financial modeling, credit analysis, and deal execution skills.

What are the primary responsibilities of a sponsor finance?

Professionals in Sponsor Finance are responsible for originating, structuring, and underwriting debt facilities to support private equity-backed acquisitions, recapitalizations, and growth investments. On a typical day, you might conduct due diligence, build and review financial models, assess credit risk, and present transaction recommendations to credit committees. The role involves frequent interaction with private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and internal teams such as credit, legal, and portfolio management, making collaboration and communication vital. You’ll also monitor the performance of existing deals and stay updated on market trends. This dynamic role offers exposure to high-profile transactions and a clear pathway to career growth in investment banking or leveraged finance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in sponsor finance, and why are they important?

To thrive in Sponsor Finance, you need a strong background in financial analysis, credit risk assessment, deal structuring, and client relationship management, typically supported by a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with financial modeling tools such as Excel, Bloomberg, and deal management platforms, as well as experience with regulatory compliance frameworks, is often required. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and project management skills help professionals build trust and navigate complex transactions. These abilities are critical for analyzing leveraged buyouts, managing sponsor relationships, and ensuring successful execution of financing deals.

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Infographic showing various Sponsor Finance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,942 per year, or $35.5 per hour.

Vice President, Sponsor Finance & Direct Lending

MUFG Bank, Ltd.

New York, NY • Hybrid

$200K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Primary responsibility for portfolio management of Broadly Syndicated and Private Market Credits and other leveraged finance credit commitments to Private Equity owned non-investment grade borrowers.  Portfolio may range in size from middle market to large corporate within the Sponsor Finance & Direct Lending business.

Responsibilities will include transaction diligence, structuring, credit analysis and recommendations. Critical functions include assessing risk factors associated with each credit and determining the appropriate risk ratings, which includes in-depth knowledge of structure, terms, and pricing in consideration of established policies and guidelines. Responsibilities will include active credit management for potential upgrades, downgrades, or general credit deterioration with the goal of maximizing the bank’s net income while minimizing credit costs.

Responsibilities:  

  • Credit analysis, recommendation, risk ratings, and management of the transactions within the Sponsor/Direct Lending business unit
  • Perform due diligence on new transactions as well as regularly scheduled evaluation of the existing loan portfolio
  • Evaluate, structure, and negotiate terms and credit agreements with Sponsor owned borrowers
  • Prepare detailed quarterly and annual credit reviews, and credit applications in accordance with internal policies and regulatory guidance, including the evaluation of company-specific, industry, and regulatory risks; and company historical operating performance, projected operating performance and capital structure.
  • Support the sponsor coverage team’s idea generation for Sponsor clients and potential clients and attend client meetings
  • Oversee the communication of account information across various constituencies throughout the organization.
  • Generalist coverage responsibilities include the need to understand current relevant industry conditions in assigned portfolio utilizing internal and external sources.
  • Oversight of facility closing procedures including both operations and documentation.

Advanced Client Solutions:

  • Work within deal team environment (with GRM, Corporate Advisory, Capital Markets, and Syndications) supporting the development and analysis of financing structures/strategies, including leveraged capital markets and other product areas.
  • Support credit analysis for structured credit transactions (derivatives transactions, margin lending, receivable securitizations, supply chain finance).
  • Understand and maintain knowledge of industries represented in portfolio, including technical aspects and regulatory issues.
  • Participate in client and bank meetings as necessary.

Policy and Transaction Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate communication with the credit approval division including final hold level strategies to ensure alignment of risk strategy and policy.
  • Evaluate and establish appropriate ratings for transactions and correlate appropriate exposure level regarding exposure on both a transaction and group level.
  • Ensure compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree, CFA or MBA is preferred.
  • 7+ years of work experience in financial institutions or equivalent credit risk related function analyzing corporate borrowers.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting and corporate finance.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong capability for creating and reviewing scenario-based financial models.
  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel

The typical base pay range for this role is between $200K to $230K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 6th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we're 160,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Industry

Banking and credit intermediation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

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