Posted:February 9th, 2024
Our client, a Global Financial Institution is searching for their upcoming Vice President of Corporate Credit Structing, Real Estate.
Opportunity to join a Global Financial Institution as a Vice President in Corporate Credit Structuring, where the successful incumbent will work with Coverage Bankers to originate, structure, and negotiate facilities (including syndicated and bilateral loans, bridge financing, acquisition, and structured financing across an investment grade, high yield, and financial sponsor client base as well as trade and supply chain financing solutions) for existing and prospective clients.
A VP is expected to manage and monitor a sector credit portfolio, providing strategic direction in framing client opportunities and structuring transactions with a balanced focus on risk-return parameters, lead initiatives to drive client responsiveness and productivity. Working closely with Coverage and other product and risk management partners around the globe, the team utilizes its expertise to deliver creative ideas and tailor-made solutions to clients.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Banking Americas Client Coverage Bankers and Product Partners to identify customer business opportunities and gather required information to complete a business screening process
- Respond to various customer requests
- Prepare capital allocation / profitability projection package to assess the business case and secure required internal support and approvals
- Prepare credit applications on new transactions and renewals, outlining transaction rationale, structure, credit risk rating and comparative peer analysis, terms and conditions, exposure management plan, business strategy and relationship return analysis, and any other requested or required forms or information needed to complete a proper assessment of the transaction
As part of credit application process, prepare:
- Front Sheets, Collateral and Guarantee Registrations, Facility Rating Simulations
- Coordinate/Manage all compliance requirements (Conflict of Interest, Reputational Risk, KYC, etc.)
- Ensure all related internal policies and procedures are followed, including sector/industry risk limits
- Work seamlessly with Credit Risk counterparts to coordinate completion of credit assessment, assisting with any required due diligence needed to finalize the credit opinion/approvals
- Assist in financing structuring, underwriting transaction evaluation, preparation, due diligence, and documentation execution. Review and/or prepare legal documents in conjunction with in-house or outside counsel
- Prepare, analyze, and review transaction proposals, focusing on structure, terms and conditions and profitability
- Engage with Customer, Lead Bank, Bank Participants, Legal, Compliance and Operations to ensure seamless deal execution for the Client
- Conduct in depth review of all legal documentation, in addition to commitment letters, NDAs, and LOIs, etc. (working with the Legal Department or Outside Counsel, as required)
- Engage Portfolio Management Team to optimize portfolio via risk mitigation measures (CDS, loan sales, CRI), assess appetite/returns and to monitor the portfolio
- Make recommendations on action/plan to Credit Risk (and senior management, when necessary) as it relates to credit issues/restructuring/exposure management
- As part of first line of defense, act as credit steward monitoring client performance trends / market movements in coordination with risk and make recommendations for action plans as it relates to client credit issues/restructuring/exposure management. Monitor market movements and news in coordination with Credit Risk
- Manage credit issues with the clients – including assessment of requests/changes and restructuring balancing need to support client with protection of the Bank’s balance sheet
- Assist with regulatory related requests/meetings/presentations, as needed
- Assist with audit related requests/meetings/presentations, as needed
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics or strong quantitative background
- Formalized Credit Training from an accredited financial institution and a minimum 5-8 years of credit underwriting experience in Corporate & Commercial Banking. Commercial Real Estate credit underwriting experience is preferred
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and sensitivity analysis
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
- Possess strong written and oral communication skills and ability to convey ideas efficiently
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
- Proficiency with Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Factset, MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Interested candidates please contact Shan Collins at: scollins@collinsrecruit.com