Job Description:
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.
Deutsche Bank’s STEF department is a world class arranger of Structured Trade & Export Finance globally. DB has a strong presence in Italy and STEF’s principal product in Italy is Export Credit Agency (ECA) supported finance including tied and untied financing to a variety of clients in Italy and abroad.
The candidate will be involved in all aspects of the STEF, playing an essential transaction origination and structuration role with taking direct responsibility for execution of mandates to arrange a variety of ECA financing deals in collaboration with cross border teams.
The Structurer works closely with Sales/Coverage, Origination and/or Distribution and helps deliver tailored structured products/solutions/platforms to the Bank/clients, in line with the specified needs and in alignment with the strategy of the Bank/Division. The Structurer will develop solutions/platforms based on a good understanding of the Bank/client’s needs and may participate in client meetings along with Sales/Coverage to advise on the key features of the structured product and help close the deal. He/she will also have responsibility for monitoring ongoing transactions and be involved in the review/drafting of marketing, deal execution materials and internal desk reports.
Responsibilities
- Support to the STEF Italy team in the origination, arrangement, execution and monitoring of new business opportunities which may involve the marketing, pricing, structuring and execution of new ECA/SACE export finance and untied facilities.
- Be involved in the preparation of pitch documents, presentations to clients and calculating transaction KPIs and all other risk/rewards returns.
- Assist the team in all aspects of transaction execution, including but not limited to internal set-up, checks and approvals, know your customer/clients’ adoptions, credit approval process, internal reporting, monitoring systems, utilization processes etc.
- Monitor the transactions with internal and external interactions with any counterparties such as clients, Banking partners and the supplier during the life of the loan.
Skills
- Degree in Business, Finance or Law.
- Excellent communication skills in Italian and English. Speaking another language would be a plus.
- Minimum 2-3 years working experience in banking; knowledge of trade finance, Export Finance or commercial lending would be a plus.
- Business driven approach – willingness, curiosity and capability to learn structured (trade) export financing skills and technicalities with perseverance and patience.
- Good coordination, communication and presentation skills.
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.
