Syndicated Loans Sales Associate
SFI Markets · Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Role Overview
As a Syndicated Loan Sales Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the syndication and distribution of loan transactions across SFI Markets' growing Loan Capital Markets platform. Working closely with the Loan Capital Markets team, investors, and internal stakeholders, you will help drive primary distribution activities while developing deep expertise within the syndicated loan market.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious capital markets professional looking to accelerate their career within a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. You will gain hands-on exposure to transaction execution, investor engagement, market analysis, and loan syndication, building the commercial and technical skills required to develop into a successful Syndicated Sales professional.
Key Responsibilities
- Syndication & Distribution Support: Support the Loan Capital Markets team in the syndication and distribution of loan transactions across a global investor base.
- Investor Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective investors, supporting ongoing client engagement and distribution efforts.
- Transaction Execution: Assist in the execution of syndicated loan transactions, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle..
- Market Intelligence Analysis & Data Pipeline Management: Monitor market developments, investor appetite, pricing trends, and comparable transactions to support commercial decision-making. Maintain accurate deal pipelines, investor databases, market updates, and transaction records to support business development activities.
- Product Knowledge Development: Continuously deepen your understanding of syndicated loans, credit markets, and capital market products to become a trusted resource within the team.
What You'll Bring
- Experience: 2+ years of experience within capital markets, debt capital markets (DCM), syndications, fixed income sales, credit markets, or a related financial markets environment.
- Career Stage: Junior to mid-level professional with the ambition, capability, and potential to develop into a fully independent sales professional within the next 12 months.
- Commercial Mindset with Professional Presence: Strong interest in financial markets, investor engagement, and building long-term client relationships. Articulate, confident, and credible when interacting with clients, investors, and senior stakeholders.
- Ownership Mentality: A highly ambitious self-starter who takes initiative, demonstrates accountability, and proactively seeks opportunities to contribute beyond their immediate responsibilities. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and contribute positively to team success.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; additional languages are considered an advantage.
Our Values at SFI Markets
At SFI, our culture is shaped by people who take initiative, challenge the status quo, and raise the bar together:
Ownership Mentality
We take responsibility for our work and its impact, acting with accountability and intent.
Proactive
We anticipate what's next, move quickly, and stay ahead in a fast-moving market.
Professional
We operate with integrity, reliability, and high standards in every interaction.
Teamwork
We succeed together through collaboration, open communication, and mutual support.
Why Join SFI Markets?
This role offers the opportunity to develop your career within a growing Loan Capital Markets platform, working alongside experienced professionals in a highly entrepreneurial environment. You will gain direct exposure to investors, complex transactions, and international markets while developing the commercial and technical expertise required to succeed in syndicated loan sales.
Based in Amsterdam, you will work in an international and ambitious team, benefit from significant learning and development opportunities, and enjoy a competitive compensation package alongside regular social and team-building activities.