Director / Senior Director RM Nordic Corporates

About Our Client

This organisation is a large entity within the financial services industry, known for its focus on providing reliable and insightful analysis to its clients. It operates globally and offers a range of services within the banking and financial sector.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Originate new business through:
  • Building relationships with intermediaries (DCM, Syndicate, Origination, LevFin) in the Nordic region.
  • Direct marketing to corporate issuers (both rated and unrated).
• Raise the firm's profile through direct meetings, third-party events, and hosted marketing initiatives.
• Map and coordinate intermediary coverage across the region.
• Develop a strategic understanding of the firm's positioning in the non-financial corporates market.
• Manage a small portfolio of Nordic-based corporate issuer relationships.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to produce pitchbooks and other materials.
• Lead execution processes including contract negotiation and documentation (e.g., Engagement Letters, NDAs).
• Contribute creative ideas for marketing campaigns and events.
• Travel frequently within the Nordic region.

The Successful Applicant

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Strong understanding of corporate finance and debt capital markets (Investment Grade, High Yield, Leveraged Finance).
• Proven ability to originate new business and develop revenue from both existing and self-sourced leads.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English and at least one Scandinavian language (e.g., Swedish).
• Strong command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and develop market strategy.
• Team-oriented with strong internal and external relationship-building skills.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of credit analysis and the role of credit ratings.
• Established relationships with bankers and corporate finance professionals in the Nordics.
• Broader contact base beyond the Nordic region.
• University degree in a business-related discipline; postgraduate or professional qualifications (e.g., MBA) are a plus.

What's on Offer

What's Offered:

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Hybrid working model (3 days in-office).
• Career development and leadership training programs.
• Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.
• Family-friendly policies including generous parental leave.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid volunteer days and matched charitable donations.