PERM - ISD - Exposure Management - Assistant Vice President
London, LND, GB, EC2M 2AT
SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term
Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.
Who we are
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.
Role Summary
- The role of AVP exists to manage a portfolio of Project Finance Loan transactions of a complex nature, dealing with waiver requests and variations, the monitoring of risk, application of associated credit grades and various other administrative tasks, such as KYC, documentation and covenant compliance.
- The role requires very strong analytical skills and involves the review and analysis of information including, but not limited to, construction, technical and operational reports customer financial statements, project finance financial models, due diligence and administration of the Loans in accordance with the terms of Financial / Legal documentation along with preparation of associated applications.
- The role also requires good communication skills as there is significant interface 1) within the SMBC organisation (Credit, Syndications, Operations etc) 2) with the external market including liaison with advisers (Technical and Legal) 3) with Agency functions in other institutions and 4) with clients who high service level expectations
Business Area
- EMG is part of ISD and its principal function is the portfolio management of c500 Project and 200 indirect corporate counterparties with an exposure of c$30bn and which generate c$280mil pa interest income for the Bank. This function has both internal control & support plus market facing aspects.
Skills and Experience
- Strong knowledge and experience of project finance and/or Corporate theory, practice, risk analysis, credit, execution and documentation
- Proven ability to be a credible liaison for SMBC with external market counterparties (Borrowers, Advisors, Agent Banks & Other Lenders)
- Strong numerical and financial skills essential and financial modelling experience.
- Previous experience of working in project finance in a relevant institution (bank, advisor, industry etc)
- The ability to work on multiple tasks in parallel under pressure and to time constraints with significant changes
- The ability to work well with colleagues in delivery of primary objectives and performance to KPIs at various levels of seniority across EMEA and other regions
Competencies
What we offer
For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.
As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive paid leave days
- Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
- Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
- Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
- Ambitious remuneration package
So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!
We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.