Equipment Finance Capital Markets Syndication Manager

Flagstar Bank N.A. is hiring an Equipment Finance Capital Markets Syndication Manager to originate, structure, and execute capital markets transactions and support client growth. The role leads deal sourcing and syndication execution, manages client and investor relationships, and drives syndicated volume and fee income.

Responsibilities:

• Drive revenue and fee income growth by sourcing new opportunities, advising clients on optimal financing strategies, and managing deal execution
• Strong technical expertise, deep market knowledge, and proven leadership capabilities to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain relationships with commercial banking partners and clients to originate Equipment Finance mandates. Act as a trusted advisor in client meetings and pitch discussions
• Lead complex transaction negotiations
• Expand the bank’s presence in equipment finance by enhancing relationships with institutional investors, nonbank lenders and syndication partners. Develop new investor relationships and sources of capital across banks, insurance companies and nonbank/specialty finance companies
• Monitor equipment finance trends and regulatory developments. Anticipate risk issues and partner with internal control functions to mitigate exposure. Contribute to internal thought leadership
• Foster a high-performance sales culture focused on client solutions and market expansion. Drive collaboration across internal leasing, risk, and credit teams to support deal origination and execution. Fully engage all functional teams in the deal process. Gain insight into successes and challenges through client and partner feedback. Provide feedback to the internal deal team to discover opportunities for improvement
• Involvement in industry related associations. Represent FEF at industry conferences, trade shows and client events

Requirements:

• Education level required: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent)
• Minimum experience required: 10+ Years of experience in capital markets, equipment leasing, or structured finance
• Strong institutional investor relationships and deal execution expertise
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication & presentation skills
• Team player, goal oriented, driven and self-motivated
• Experience leading the deal process from initial pitch to closing
• Strong credit skills, analytical expertise and writing proficiency.  Strong communication skills and negotiation capabilities
• Strategic Leadership & Business Development – Proven ability to effectively manage equipment finance syndications business
• Capital Markets & Leasing Expertise – Deep understanding of lease acquisitions, syndications, structured finance, and secondary markets
• Investor Relations & Deal Sourcing – Strong network of institutional buyers and syndication partners
• Financial Acumen & Risk Management – Ability to structure deals that balance growth and risk
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge – Strong grasp of leasing regulations and banking capital markets requirements