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SMBC Group · 17 hours ago

Project Finance Portfolio Management Vice President

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$225K/yr - $225K/yr

5+ years exp

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group that offers a diverse range of financial services. They are seeking a Vice President for their Project Finance North America Team to manage all aspects of the North American project finance portfolio, focusing on credit monitoring and analysis of borrower requests.

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Responsibilities

Oversee the overall credit worthiness of an assigned portfolio of obligors and their ability to meet their financial obligations for complex Project Finance / Corporate transactions . Continuously monitor the portfolio with a view to identifying deteriorating situations early

Responsible for monitoring and reporting on the portfolio quality against established criteria and recommending adjustments to existing credit facilities, as appropriate

Prepare periodic reviews for the borrowers in the assigned portfolio

Analyze and, if appropriate, seek credit approval for amendment and consent requests from borrowers. In preparing applications for credit approval, demonstrate a good understanding of the request, the impact of the proposed consent on the credit risk of the borrower/transaction, any mitigants to the increased risk and the justification for approval of the request

Work with the borrower, legal counsel, the independent engineer, and other consultants as necessary to structure and manage consent processes (including but not limited to waivers and amendments of financing documents, etc.)

Ensure registration of accurate and up-to-date KYC information for borrowers

Respond to ad hoc information requests

Qualification

Project finance experienceCredit analysisPortfolio managementFinancial modelingLegal document understandingCFA certificationRisk managementRegulatory complianceFinancial products knowledgeMentoring

Required

A minimum of 5 years of experience covering project finance transactions in a portfolio management team or credit department of a lending institution

Strong background in accounting / financial analysis / modelling / legal documents is preferred

Required: BA / BS

Deep understanding of the associated legal documents and financial analysis

Expected to have highly advanced level of credit experience, documentation experience in proposing and negotiating, both internally and externally, credit and covenant structures and documenting loans

In-depth knowledge of credit structures of project finance transactions or other asset-based credit transactions that often involves multiple layers of stakeholders. Ability to complete complex credit analysis, negotiate with deal parties, and process closing in short turnaround

Broad knowledge of the Project Finance market and the ability to manage risk within a complex and diverse portfolio

Allocate and assign appropriate resources. Effectively mentor junior members of the Team and review their credit work

Ability to manage the delivery of direct and agent support to the line units to ensure timely and quality support in addition to compatibility with Bank's risk appetite and profile

Deep understanding of regulatory, compliance framework

Knowledge of a broad range of financial products

Preferred

Strong background in accounting / financial analysis / modelling / legal documents is preferred

Preferred: MA / MS / MBA

CFA preferred

Benefits

Annual discretionary incentive award

Competitive portfolio of benefits

Company

SMBC Group

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SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group.

Founded in 1590

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.smbcgroup.com/americas

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