Leveraged Finance Credit Officer – Credit Risk Management (f/m/x)
Position Overview
For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities.
Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management division.
Together we can make a great impact for our clients home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security.
The local Credit Risk Management - International Private Bank team is looking for a Leveraged Finance Credit Officer.
This is a key role in contributing to the success of Deutsche Banks leveraged lending franchise. You will partner with front office colleagues to analyze leveraged lending transactions, manage a portfolio of leveraged counterparties, and contribute to regulatory audits. You will also play a critical role in ensuring adherence to all credit policies, internal data quality and regulatory reporting.
Responsibilities
- In-depth analysis of Italian Mid Cap market leveraged and structured finance transactions including leveraged buyouts (LBOs) financings, corporate acquisition financings, Public to Private financings, real estate financings and corporate loans, assessing creditworthiness / internal rating of potential borrowers (through review of due diligence documentation, critical evaluation of business plans, revision of credit memos and financial models, etc.), providing credit recommendations to senior management and revising transactions contractual documentation.
- Portfolio management for leveraged counterparties, including analysis of amendment/ waiver requests, monitoring of borrowers’ performances, credit/rating reviews, data upload/maintenance in the credit systems and other administrative tasks.
- Building of very close relationships with front office colleagues sharing views and proposing solutions.
- Providing of assistance on reporting requests for internal / external auditors and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure credit approval documentation is consistent with leveraged lending policies and applicable regulations.
Skills
- Min 5-year experience working on leveraged finance transactions in a credit risk or similar role.
- Advanced knowledge of the English language (oral and written).
- Able to work under time pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Degree in Economics or Management Engineering, preferably with CFA.
- Advanced skills in utilization of Microsoft Office, basic utilization of SAS.
Well-being & Benefits
Emotionally and mentally balanced: We encourage work-life balance and we are committed to provide an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre. We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health. We promote a culture where you can openly speak about mental health (Personal Support Line).
Physically thriving: We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing an insurance coverage and welfare benefits.
Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self confidence and well being; we organize conferences, webinar and networking opportunities to share diversity, equity and inclusion contents.
Financially secure: We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future. Benefit from meal allowance, Pension Fund, Welfare Plan, banking services for employees.
We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.