Uzo Arinzeh

Experience

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  J.P. Morgan

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2003

  Vice President

  Leveraged finance professional responsible for structuring, pricing, and syndicating non-investment-grade debt transactions for private equity and corporate clients.➤ Structured leveraged loan and high-yield bond financings and advised clients in the automotive sector on corporate finance solutions, including mergers and acquisitions as well as debt financings.

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  Scotiabank - Global Banking and Markets

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Director

  Capital markets professional responsible for structuring, pricing, and syndicating both non-investment-grade and investment-grade debt transactions. ➤ Advised clients on LBOs capital structure solutions and liaised with the sales desk and investors during the syndication processctor.

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  RBC Capital Markets

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Director

  Capital markets and leveraged finance professional focused on structuring pricing and syndicating leveraged finance transactions to both corporate and financial sponsor clients.➤ Advised clients on LBOs and capital structure solutions and liaised with the sales desk and investors during the syndication process.

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  Gateway Capital Group

  Mar 2009 - Feb 2011

  Senior Director

  Provided debt advisory services to middle-market institutions and marketed acquisition financing strategies to small and mid-market clients➤ Structured, priced, and raised capital for cross-border and domestic debt financing transactions

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  BNP Paribas

  Mar 2011 - now

  Managing Director

  Originate, leveraged finance M&A, derivative, margin loan, and fund-level financings for US large-cap and middle-market PE clients. Lead deal negotiations with PE clients.➤ Developed corporate finance solutions, including leveraged buyouts (LBOs), acquisition financings, dividend recapitalizations, growth capital, and refinancings for sponsors and companies across various industries