Junior Transaction Manager – Corporate Bond and Liability Management Transactions

Junior Transaction Manager – Corporate Bond and Liability Management Transactions

Location: New Jersey

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 

Work Type: Hybrid Working j

Position Summary

GLAS is an international provider of institutional debt administration services, serving lenders, borrowers, issuers, and advisers offering a global platform across Loan Agency and related services, Capital Markets and Restructuring. 

GLAS’ vision is to be recognised as the best-in-class independent, non-creditor, conflict-free provider of institutional debt administration services, enabling global clients and counterparties to achieve successful outcomes on their transactions.  

The business currently comprises c.500 employees who deliver a solution-based, innovative service, ensuring GLAS is the preferred global partner of choice. GLAS has a blue-chip customer base developed over many years; select clients include Apollo, Blackstone, CVC, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs. GLAS has been recognised as the premier independent provider of loan agency and bond trustee services with a portfolio of over $800 billion assets across its global platform. The company is headquartered in London with offices in Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, New York, New Jersey, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, Milan and Rome.

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Transaction Manager to support the execution and lifecycle management of corporate bond transactions across global markets. This role sits within the transaction management / DCM support function and involves coordinating deal closings, managing documentation workflows, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to build technical expertise in capital markets transactions, debt documentation, and deal execution.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution & Closing

• Support the end-to-end execution of high-yield bond issuances, private placements, and liability management exercises
• Coordinate transaction timelines, ensuring all conditions precedent and closing deliverables are met
• Track and manage closing checklists and documentation flows

Documentation & Review

• Review transaction documents including indentures, note purchase agreements, agency agreements, and officer certificates
• Assist in ensuring documentation aligns with agreed commercial terms and operational requirements
• Coordinate execution of documents and ensure proper record-keeping and filing

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a central point of contact between issuers, underwriters, law firms, trustees/agents, and internal teams
• Support communications to ensure all parties are aligned on transaction progress and deadlines
• Coordinate with internal legal, compliance, and operations teams

Post-Closing & Lifecycle Management

• Assist with bond settlement processes and post-closing deliverables
• Support ongoing transaction administration, including amendments, consents, and corporate actions
• Maintain transaction databases and reporting tools

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and operational procedures
• Escalate issues or risks identified during transaction execution
• Coordinate and manage KYC/AML onboarding for new transactions

Qualifications & Experience

• 
  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Law, or related field
• 0–3 years of experience in capital markets, investment banking, legal services, trustee/agency services, or financial institutions
• Strong interest in debt capital markets (DCM) and corporate bond transactions
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple transactions under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of fixed income products, bond structures, and transaction documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in Power BI
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Benefits 

• Base salary + bonus 

• Hybrid working  
• Long service award 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Career development and study support 
• Good holiday entitlement  

It’s our people who make GLAS successful and we strive to recruit and retain the best people and operate in an environment underpinned by inclusivity, diversity, and opportunity. We recognise that a more inclusive workplace allows ideas and a variety of points of view to trigger discussions or deliver innovative results. 

Besides, we want people at GLAS to be successful – we are committed in your career development. We truly believe in and live by our values of stepping in, stepping up and standing out. 

In addition to our commitment to a diverse workforce we are also happy to talk about flexible working to support work life balance.