Position Title
Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Director
Location
New York, NY 10018
Job Summary
The Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Director is responsible for originating, structuring, and executing debt financing solutions for corporate, financial sponsor, and institutional clients. This role leads DCM client coverage efforts, drives capital markets strategy, and collaborates closely with coverage teams, internal product partners, and risk to deliver best in class debt advisory and execution. The Director plays a key leadership role in guiding junior team members, deepening client relationships, and expanding the firm’s debt capital markets footprint.
Job Responsibilities:
Origination & Client Coverage
- Partner with coverage teams to develop and expand relationships with corporate issuers, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions to identify debt financing opportunities.
- Lead capital structure discussions, liquidity planning, market updates, and financing strategy dialogue with C-suite executives.
- Originate DCM opportunities across pro rata syndications, leveraged loans, high‑yield bonds, investment‑grade bonds, and structured debt solutions.
Deal Structuring & Execution
- Structure, negotiate, and execute complex debt financing transactions, including acquisition financings, recapitalizations, refinancings, bridge facilities, and liability management
- Oversee legal documentation, term sheet, and underwriting materials in partnership with legal, risk, and coverage teams.
- Coordinate with Sales & Trading to determine pricing, investor positioning, and distribution strategy.
- Present to internal capital commitment committees and senior risk stakeholders.
- Coordinate with Agency Services to ensure seamless closing and ongoing deal administration.
Market & Product Expertise
- Maintain an informed understanding of credit markets, investor appetite, pricing trends, and macroeconomic drivers.
- Guide clients through market conditions and financing alternatives using data‑driven insights.
- Advise on capital structure optimization, rating agency considerations, and comparative funding strategies.
Leadership & Team Development
- Mentor and develop vice presidents, associates, and analysts on deal execution, modeling, market analysis, and client presentation.
- Collaborate with relationship managers and internal partners to educate and deliver integrated client solutions.
- Represent the DCM team in senior leadership discussions and cross‑functional initiatives.
- Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
- Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of capital markets, corporate finance, or investment banking experience, with a background in debt financing execution.
- Expertise across pro rata loan, leveraged finance and bond markets, including syndication processes and investor dynamics.
- Proven ability to concurrently manage multiple transactions in a high energy, fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Series 79 or its equivalent required
- Willingness to travel as needed (30-50%)
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA, CFA, or related advanced degree is a plus
- Formal credit training
Job Competencies:
- Execution excellence and attention to detail
- Client-focused communication and influence
- Market awareness
- Team leadership, coaching and talent development
- Organizational agility
- Analytical rigor
- Problem solving
- Risk and control mindset
- Travel as necessary for client or team engagements/needs
- Physical demands (ADA): No unusual physical exertion is involved.
If you reside in an area in which qualifies for our enhanced market pricing, the following range will apply: $138,395.25 - $286,154.00.
Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing clear and accurate compensation information in accordance with applicable laws. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on location, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, commissions, or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment. Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: Benefits | Flagstar Bank
Pay Range
$138,395.25 - $248,839.00Skills Required
- 10+ years of capital markets, corporate finance, or investment banking experience
- Expertise in pro rata loan, leveraged finance and bond markets
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or related field
- Series 79 or its equivalent
- Willingness to travel as needed (30-50%)
What We Do
Thank you for visiting Flagstar Bank on LinkedIn, and we look forward to being part of your financial journey. On December 1, 2022, New York Community Bank (NYCB) and Flagstar Bank joined together to become one company. Today, New York Community Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Flagstar Bank, N.A., one of the largest regional banks in the country. The company is headquartered in Hicksville, New York. At June 30, 2024, the company had assets of $119.1 billion. We operate over 400 branches across 10 states, including a significant presence in the Northeast and Midwest and locations in high growth markets in the Southeast and on the West Coast. Flagstar Mortgage operates nationally through a wholesale network of approximately 3,000 third-party mortgage originators. We believe in cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that engages employees, broadens perspectives, and encourages teamwork. We hire people who represent the talents, experiences, backgrounds, and diversity of the communities we serve. Together our goal is to deliver a new energy in banking to our customers, opening new doors for financial and personal success. Customers will have access to a broad spectrum of technology, products and services—all with a shared customer-first approach. Relationships are at the center of all that we do, enhanced by our commitment to delivering local market expertise, personalized solutions, and a long-standing focus on strengthening our communities. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on news and updates, new hires, community initiatives, access to our collective insights, and banking industry updates that you need to know.
