Fund Finance EMEA, AVP - #2236219

Join a team dedicated to extending credit products to existing and potential clients of State Street. Your work will contribute to maintaining and growing our relationships – the heart and soul of State Street’s strategy.

The Global Credit Finance (GCF) division is made up of approximately 150 employees in various locations across the globe. It provides a range of credit lending products to potential and existing clients of State Street. The business extends credit to clients from a wide range of products and industries including Fund Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Leveraged Loans, Municipal Finance and Stable Value Wrap.

An incoming AVP on the team should possess a positive attitude and strong credit and analytical skills. The successful candidate will have an ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to work on participations in syndicated, bilateral or agented credit facilities.

Major Responsibilities

• Review and preparation of written credit analyses (CAR/CAP), reports and summaries and opinions for credit approval ensuring smooth and timely processing of assigned credit requests.
• Provide effective credit portfolio oversight and management reporting.
• Involvement with the EMEA ERM Credit Approvers to ensure successful outcome on credit requests and credit administration.
• Communicate effectively on specific business initiatives and transactions.
• Assist with the management of a portfolio of credit facilities, including regular monthly and quarterly reviews to track financial performance, collateral and covenant compliance escalating any breaches or concerns.
• Assist with structuring, underwriting, negotiating and managing credit facilities for new business and renewals of existing credits.
• Work closely with the MD and VPs in loan structuring, decision making processes and loan/LC legal documentation.
• Attend due diligence client meetings and assist with the maintenance of client credit relationships.
• Collaborate with GCF Loan Operations and GCF Middle Office on various issues.
• Assist with the management of Agent Bank relationships in the European Loan Markets.
  
  
  

REQUIREMENTS: Fund Finance credit and analytical lending industry knowledge and experience in credit analysis, structuring and underwriting.

Education And Experience

• Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Maths; MBA or CFA a plus but not required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of Credit/Fund Finance lending experience.
• Credit Training a plus.
  
  
  

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience in Credit and Fund Finance work.
• Strong financial analysis, analytical, credit underwriting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to produce detailed and concise risk analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and ability to present and explain complex transactions.
• A positive attitude, a client service mindset and high level of attention to detail.
• Strong excel skills.
  
  
  

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that a candidate may be expected or asked to perform.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Job ID: R-774822