About this role
Overview:
Negotiates transaction deal documents and facilitates deal closings in a timely manner for mostly mid-tier and could negotiate some large-tier Global Capital Markets (GCM) clients.
Primary Responsibilities:
Negotiate and close transactions in which Wilmington Trust serves in a Trustee capacity as well as other complementary roles and products.
Serve as client-facing centralized deal manager for transactions for internal operational and support groups.
Meet with clients and attend some conferences as deemed appropriate
Assist Sales with business development initiatives and coordinate deal structures depending on asset type.
Serve as internal liaison for all support groups surrounding deal closings.
Independently address escalated client issues and ensure they are prioritized appropriately and resolved.
May assist in coaching and mentoring less experienced personnel.
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
This position work mostly independently under limited management supervision.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
None
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years’ related experience
Education and Experience Preferred:
Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree
GCM deal closing experience
Corporate Trust experience
Ability to read and interpret legal documents
Strong legal background
Location
London, United KingdomOther facts
About M&T Bank
Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. Founded in 1856 in Buffalo, NY we are now a top 11 full-service US-based commercial bank with a retail footprint across the east coast and wealth services available nationwide and abroad. As a bank, we offer advice, guidance, expertise, and solutions across the entire financial spectrum that combines M&T’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. We are a community-minded organization with more than 167 years of experience. We serve customers, community, and colleagues whether they be across the street, across the state or across the country.
As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values drive the work we do – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, candor and we seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.
M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.
What you'll do
- The primary responsibility involves negotiating transaction deal documents and facilitating timely deal closings, primarily for mid-tier and potentially large-tier Global Capital Markets clients where Wilmington Trust acts as a Trustee or in complementary roles. This role also requires serving as the client-facing centralized deal manager, coordinating with internal support groups, and assisting sales with business development initiatives.
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