GBM - Private CSG, Bank Debt Portfolio Group – Letter of Credit, Vice President, New York

Location: New York, NY, United States

Base salary: $150,000–$300,000, plus potential discretionary bonus for eligible active employees at fiscal year-end.

Company

hirify.global is a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm serving corporate, investing, and advisory clients.

What you will do

• Structure, negotiate, and execute complex Letter of Credit transactions within syndicated loans and broader debt facilities.
• Advise global Capital Solutions Group deal teams, corporate clients, and financial sponsors on LC mechanics and transaction structures.
• Coordinate between front-office deal teams, clients, legal counsel, and LC Operations.
• Review, draft, and negotiate standby LC texts to manage operational, legal, and financial risks.
• Review and mark up LC-related provisions in Credit Agreements, Security Agreements, and Cash Deposit or Collateral Agreements.
• Ensure instruments comply with local laws and global trade-finance standards, including ISP98, UCP600, and URDG758.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field; JD or MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 6–8+ years of experience in structured trade finance, debt capital markets, leveraged finance, or a specialized legal role focused on letters of credit and bank guarantees.
• Detailed knowledge of Letter of Credit and bank-guarantee issuance, processing, and textual language in the United States and international jurisdictions.
• Comprehensive understanding of Leveraged Finance, Investment Grade, Real Estate, Bilateral, and Cash Collateralized loan structures.
• Comprehensive understanding of related documentation, including credit agreements, security agreements, cash deposit agreements, and LC texts.
• Deep knowledge of ISP98, UCP600, and URDG758.
• Proven experience reviewing and negotiating complex legal documentation and bespoke LC texts.

Nice to have

• JD or MBA.

Culture & Benefits

• Benefits and wellness offerings are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Professional development opportunities, firmwide networks, wellness programs, and personal finance offerings are available.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with special needs or disabilities during the recruiting process.