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Get Access To All JobsInvestment Banking Vice President – Leveraged Finance
Firm: Jefferies
Business Unit: Investment Banking – Leveraged Finance
Role Overview
Jefferies is seeking a Vice President to join its Leveraged Finance group, focusing on Private Debt. The Vice President will play a critical role in originating, structuring, and executing leveraged finance transactions for sponsor-backed and non-sponsor clients. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong client management skills, and the ability to lead transaction execution while mentoring junior team members.
The role offers significant exposure to senior bankers, private equity sponsors, direct lenders, and corporate decision-makers, as well as meaningful responsibility in driving transaction outcomes in a fast-paced environment that is consistent with Jefferies’ partnership culture.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Execution & Deal Leadership
- Lead day-to-day execution of private debt / direct lending leveraged finance transactions.
- Coordinate across internal product groups (M&A, Sponsors, ECM, Risk, Legal, Jefferies Credit Partners) and external counterparties to drive transactions from origination through closing.
- Lead financial modeling, credit analysis, valuation, diligence, and structuring work for complex leveraged financings and recapitalizations.
- Prepare and deliver high-quality internal underwriting and syndication materials (lender presentations, model, etc.).
Client & Sponsor Coverage
- Serve as a primary point of contact for private equity sponsors, private credit funds, and corporate management teams.
- Support senior bankers in originating new private debt and leveraged finance opportunities, including pitch development and relationship management.
- Demonstrate commercial judgment in identifying financing solutions aligned with client objectives and prevailing market conditions.
Team Leadership & Development
- Manage, mentor, and review the work of Associates and Analysts, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to Jefferies’ standards.
- Provide coaching and feedback to junior team members on technical skills, presentation quality, and professional development.
- Help foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
Market & Product Expertise
- Maintain a strong understanding of private credit markets, investor appetite, documentation trends, leverage metrics, and regulatory considerations.
- Track competitive dynamics across private debt providers, BDCs, CLOs, and alternative asset managers.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of Jefferies’ Leveraged Finance franchise through thought leadership and market insights.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
- 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance, private credit, investment banking, or a related leveraged product group.
- Demonstrated experience executing leveraged loan transactions, preferably with sponsor-backed clients.
- Advanced financial modeling, credit analysis, and valuation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior clients and internal stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines in a high-intensity environment.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
Salary: $275,000
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Investment Banking Vice President – Leveraged Finance
Firm: Jefferies
Business Unit: Investment Banking – Leveraged Finance
Role Overview
Jefferies is seeking a Vice President to join its Leveraged Finance group, focusing on Private Debt. The Vice President will play a critical role in originating, structuring, and executing leveraged finance transactions for sponsor-backed and non-sponsor clients. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong client management skills, and the ability to lead transaction execution while mentoring junior team members.
The role offers significant exposure to senior bankers, private equity sponsors, direct lenders, and corporate decision-makers, as well as meaningful responsibility in driving transaction outcomes in a fast-paced environment that is consistent with Jefferies’ partnership culture.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Execution & Deal Leadership
- Lead day-to-day execution of private debt / direct lending leveraged finance transactions.
- Coordinate across internal product groups (M&A, Sponsors, ECM, Risk, Legal, Jefferies Credit Partners) and external counterparties to drive transactions from origination through closing.
- Lead financial modeling, credit analysis, valuation, diligence, and structuring work for complex leveraged financings and recapitalizations.
- Prepare and deliver high-quality internal underwriting and syndication materials (lender presentations, model, etc.).
Client & Sponsor Coverage
- Serve as a primary point of contact for private equity sponsors, private credit funds, and corporate management teams.
- Support senior bankers in originating new private debt and leveraged finance opportunities, including pitch development and relationship management.
- Demonstrate commercial judgment in identifying financing solutions aligned with client objectives and prevailing market conditions.
Team Leadership & Development
- Manage, mentor, and review the work of Associates and Analysts, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to Jefferies’ standards.
- Provide coaching and feedback to junior team members on technical skills, presentation quality, and professional development.
- Help foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
Market & Product Expertise
- Maintain a strong understanding of private credit markets, investor appetite, documentation trends, leverage metrics, and regulatory considerations.
- Track competitive dynamics across private debt providers, BDCs, CLOs, and alternative asset managers.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of Jefferies’ Leveraged Finance franchise through thought leadership and market insights.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
- 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance, private credit, investment banking, or a related leveraged product group.
- Demonstrated experience executing leveraged loan transactions, preferably with sponsor-backed clients.
- Advanced financial modeling, credit analysis, and valuation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior clients and internal stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines in a high-intensity environment.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
Salary: $275,000
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Banking
Verify your degree aligns with the role
U.S. consular officers require a direct link between your bachelor's degree field and the banking role. A finance or economics degree supports analyst and advisory roles cleanly; a general business degree may need a supporting credential evaluation for specialized positions.
Target banks with established LCA filing history
Large commercial banks, investment banks, and asset managers regularly file Labor Condition Applications with the DOL for Australian staff. Prioritise employers whose hiring managers already understand E-3 requirements, since you'll avoid educating them on the visa from scratch.
Request LCA filing before your start date
The LCA must be certified by the DOL before your consulate appointment, which typically takes seven business days. Ask your employer or HR contact to begin the LCA as soon as your offer letter is signed, not after your background check clears.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Banking employers often have in-house counsel but limited E-3 experience. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation end-to-end, reducing back-and-forth with HR and keeping your start date on track.
Prepare AUSTRAC and compliance credentials for AML roles
If you're applying for anti-money laundering or compliance roles, document Australian regulatory experience explicitly. U.S. banking employers treat AUSTRAC familiarity and AML certification as directly transferable, which strengthens your specialty occupation case at the consulate.
Confirm your role title matches the LCA job classification
The job title on your offer letter should align with the Standard Occupational Classification the employer uses on the LCA. Mismatches between titles like 'Banking Associate' and the SOC code for financial analysts can trigger consular questions or DOL follow-up.
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Find Banking JobsBanking E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find banking jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Banking employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications before are far more likely to move quickly on an E-3 hire. Filtering by sponsorship history before you apply saves weeks of back-and-forth with HR teams unfamiliar with the visa.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Do banking roles qualify as specialty occupations for the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, finance, economics, accounting, or a related discipline. Titles like financial analyst, investment banker, credit analyst, and compliance officer routinely meet this standard. General relationship manager roles with no degree requirement are harder to support and may face consular pushback.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Australian banking professionals?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply at any time of year once you have a job offer. H-1B registrations are submitted once a year in March, with selection by random draw. For banking professionals with a qualifying Australian degree and a U.S. offer in hand, the E-3 is a direct path that doesn't depend on lottery luck.
Can I switch banking employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but the process restarts with the new employer. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp at an Australian or third-country consulate before starting work, unless you're changing status inside the U.S. There's no portability provision like the one available under H-1B after 180 days.
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