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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 an Investment
Align your degree to the specific role
Investment roles span portfolio management, research, and risk analysis. Make sure your offer letter names a position that directly maps to your finance or economics degree, because a generic 'analyst' title without field specificity can trigger an RFE.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Asset managers, hedge funds, and investment banks that have filed LCAs before understand the E-3 process. Prioritise firms with DOL Labor Condition Application history in investment occupations, as they're less likely to stall at the sponsorship conversation.
Request your offer letter before the LCA is filed
Your employer files the LCA with DOL before you can schedule your consulate appointment. Ask your hiring contact to initiate the LCA immediately after you accept the offer, as delays here are the single most common bottleneck in the E-3 timeline.
Prepare CFA or CAIA credentials documentation early
U.S. investment employers often list professional certifications like CFA or CAIA as requirements. Gather official credential certificates and transcripts before you reach the offer stage so you can respond to any consulate documentation requests without delays.
Use Migrate Mate to handle your LCA and filing
Coordinate your LCA filing and visa paperwork through Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to avoid errors that slow DOL certification. The service manages your full filing from offer acceptance to consulate appointment, which matters when start-date timelines are tight.
Negotiate a remote start or delayed start date strategically
E-3 consulate appointments in Sydney and Melbourne can book out several weeks. If your employer needs you to start quickly, discuss a remote or deferred arrangement while your visa is processed to avoid losing the offer over scheduling constraints.
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Find Investment JobsInvestment E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Investment jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters Investment roles by employers with active E-3 visa sponsorship history. Generic job boards don't surface sponsorship intent, so you end up cold-applying to firms that won't sponsor. Migrate Mate's database is built specifically for Australian professionals targeting E-3 eligible roles in the U.S.
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.
Does my investment role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Most investment roles requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or accounting qualify as specialty occupations. Portfolio analyst, investment associate, risk manager, and research analyst positions have well-established degree requirements that satisfy USCIS standards. Generalist roles where any bachelor's degree is acceptable may face scrutiny, so your offer letter should specify the relevant degree field.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for investment professionals?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply at any time of year and start as soon as your visa is approved. The H-1B requires entering a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate and has an October 1 start date restriction. For Australian investment professionals, the E-3 is a direct path the H-1B simply doesn't offer.
Can I change investment employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and your visa stamp must reflect the new employer before you can legally start. There's no H-1B-style portability on the E-3. If you're switching firms mid-year, plan for a two-to-four week LCA certification period before your new start date.
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