Associate, Leveraged Finance Execution

Huntington National Bank

Associate providing underwriting and execution support for leveraged finance transactions at Huntington. Manage analysts and collaborate with senior deal team members for private company transactions.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeCharlotte • Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute leveraged finance transactions (including senior secured debt, TLBs, high-yield bonds, mezzanine, etc.), present complex deals, companies, and related financial information.
Work under critical time constraints, perform highly detailed and accurate work on multiple, concurrent tasks.
Spearhead the due diligence process for new cash flow transactions, inclusive of financial due diligence and leading diligence calls.
Perform due diligence, synthesize information, and interpret for the applicable audience.
Prepare and/or review screening memos and credit approval documents; prepare and/or review financial models.
Organize and manage the closing process on new leveraged finance transactions.
Interact with multiple stakeholders including senior Leveraged Finance members, portfolio managers, credit officers, capital markets professionals, company management, as well as legal counsel and operations personnel.
Accountable for quality and timeliness of self and analyst's work.
Manage analysts' time and seek opportunities to contribute to senior bankers during down time.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 2-3 years professional experience in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis, investment banking, or other related fields.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with financial statement modeling.
Experience underwriting middle market cash flow transactions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
Desire to evolve, seek out construction criticism, and continue to develop oneself.
A high level of verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey credit worthiness and recommendations.
Thorough knowledge of various software programs including Word and Excel, and the ability to quickly learn additional systems/software.
Strong customer service orientation.
Pride in work products / ownership over meeting and exceeding work quality and idea generation expectations.
Strong business writing through concise, clear, and direct transfer of ideas and information.
Situationally appropriate interpersonal communication and behavior (both internally and externally).
CFA or MBA preferred.
Completion of formalized credit training program preferred.
Knowledge of leveraged finance transactions and structures (including senior secured debt, TLBs, high-yield bonds, mezzanine).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid leave programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingunderwritingdue diligencecredit analysiscash flow transactionsfinancial statement modelingleveraged finance transactionssenior secured debthigh-yield bondsmezzanine

Soft Skills

analytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationcustomer service orientationtime managementinterpersonal communicationownershipadaptabilityattention to detailidea generation

Certifications

CFAMBAcredit training program