<p>Location: On site in location listed in job posting.</p> <p>Role Summary</p> <ul> <li>The Senior Syndications Origination Officer is responsible for originating, structuring, and leading syndicated loan transactions for our clients across corporate, middle market, sponsor-backed, and specialty segments. The role drives new production, fee income, and relationship growth by serving as lead arranger or co-arranger, coordinating underwriting, documentation, distribution, and closing in partnership with internal associates and external lending partners. </li><li>This position serves market-facing and internal product partner roles, cultivating client relationships and ensuring successful syndication outcomes aligned with the bank's risk appetite, returns, and regulatory expectations. </li></ul> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Origination and Client Coverage </li><li>Support origination activities in collaboration with Relationship Managers and product partners. </li><li>Lead client dialogue on financing alternatives, terms, structures, and market conditions; prepare and deliver proposals, term sheets, and pitch materials. </li><li>Deal Leadership and Structuring </li><li>Lead-arrange or co-arrange transactions: structure facilities, set pricing, covenants, collateral packages, and intercreditor frameworks based on credit profile and market appetite. </li><li>Oversee model development and deal analytics (cash flow, leverage, sensitivity cases, covenant capacity, returns, and capital usage). </li><li>Coordinate internal deal teams across relationship banking, credit, syndications, loan operations, and legal. </li><li>Ensure compliance with bank policies and regulatory guidance and adherence to risk appetite and return thresholds. </li><li>Distribution and Execution </li><li>Partner with the relationship team to craft the syndication strategy, lender list, and investor messaging. </li><li>Lead lender meetings; oversee information memorandum and diligence Q&A; manage allocations and closing documentation. </li><li>Portfolio Stewardship and Cross-Sell </li><li>Maintain post-close engagement on amendments, waivers, market flex, and ongoing agency matters. </li><li>Identify and deliver cross-sell opportunities (treasury management, FX, interest rate derivatives, trade & supply chain finance, and other capital solutions) in partnership with product partners. </li><li>Monitor portfolio trends, early warning indicators, and market shifts; recommend proactive actions. </li><li>Market Presence and Team Leadership </li><li>Maintain active lender and sponsor relationships; represent the bank at industry events and conferences. </li><li>Mentor junior associates and help build origination discipline, credit acumen, and execution standards. </li><li>Contribute to pricing frameworks, market updates, and best practices for syndicated finance. </li><li>Participate in other projects and business development functions as may be assigned by the group head. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>10+ years of commercial/corporate or capital markets experience including 5+ years of loan syndications experience that included client and bank group presentations. Equivalent education can be substituted for some of the years of experience. </li><li>Deep knowledge of loan market practices, credit documentation, covenant frameworks, intercreditor and collateral structures. </li><li>Strong financial modeling and structuring skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with CRM and deal management tools. </li><li>Established relationships with middle market lenders; proven ability to run competitive processes and close complex deals. </li><li>Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field required; MBA, CFA, or similar credential preferred. </li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presence; ability to influence across internal stakeholders and external counterparties. </li></ul> <p>Competencies</p> <ul> <li>Origination and relationship building </li><li>Credit judgment and risk management </li><li>Execution leadership and project management </li><li>Market insight and pricing strategy </li><li>Resourceful self-starter </li><li>Collaboration and cross-functional coordination </li><li>Integrity, client-centricity, and confidentiality </li></ul> <p>About Us</p> <p>First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.</p> <p>Benefit Highlights</p> <ul> <li>Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision </li><li>HSA with company match </li><li>Maternity and parental leave </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Mentor program </li><li>401(k) with 6% match </li><li>More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits </li></ul> <p>Follow Us</p> <p>Facebook</p> <p>X formerly Twitter</p> <p>LinkedIn</p> <p>Instagram</p> <p>YouTube</p>