Real Estate Finance & Securitised Products - Portfolio Manager - Associate

Mizuho International Plc; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a candidate experienced in credit risk management and portfolio administration for its Structured Finance Portfolio Management team. The role involves monitoring diverse assets within the renewable energy and real estate sectors. The ideal applicant will possess strong analytical and communication skills, alongside the ability to work collaboratively in a high-pressure environment. A competitive salary with a discretionary bonus is offered.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Discretionary bonus

Responsibilities

• Manage credit risk for a diverse portfolio including amendment requests and monitoring.
• Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Compile regular reports on asset performance.

Skills

Good understanding of risks associated with SP and/or REF assets

Knowledge and interpretation of legal documentation

Financial analytical skills

Experience in managing a diverse portfolio

Problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Excellent communication skills

Organisational and time management skills

Education

Minimum 2 A-Levels

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Profile Summary The Structured Finance Portfolio Management (SFPM) team is responsible for credit risk management and administration activities for a diverse portfolio of transactions in the renewable energy, power, energy transition, natural resources, infrastructure/PPP, real estate and securitised product sectors. It is both a client-dealing and a Middle Office role, and includes amendment/waiver requests, rating reviews, proactive monitoring of all risks, covenant monitoring and interface with key external and internal stakeholders (including Sponsors, Project Managers, external advisers, other financial institutions, Bank Senior Management, Credit Departments, Front Office, Treasury, Loan Admin and other internal departments as required). The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated, risk aware, experienced in securitised products and/or real estate finance, customer focussed and enjoy working collaboratively in a positive team environment. Duties and the developments / issues that could affect the credit quality and consequently provisioning levels.

• Administration tasks and regular reporting relating to a portfolio of assets including but not limited to performance monitoring, rating reviews, Know Your Customer and Anti Money Laundering, Mandates, etc.; opportunities to support and co-work with the SP and/or REF origination teams where applicable; active interface with internal departments including Credit, Legal, Front Office, Treasury, Audit and Back Office as well as other Mizuho offices; maintenance of good relationships with Agent banks, clients and other professional bodies through the timely process of requests and attendance at bank meetings and site visits.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Good understanding of risks associated with SP (mainly) and/or REF assets (preferable).
• Good knowledge and interpretation of legal documentation.
• Good financial analytical skills, interpretation of financial models, with ability to run sensitivities and accounting knowledge.
• Demonstrable experience in managing a diverse portfolio of SP (mainly) and/or REF assets (preferable).
• Ability to solve problems, make decisions and innovate.
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivation and flexible work approach.
• Independent thinker but collaborative in a team environment.
• Good organisational and time management skills and ability to work under pressure at times.
• Second language skills desirable.

Education

• Minimum 2 A-Levels but Bachelor's degree or equivalent desirable.

What Mizuho can offer you

• Competitive starting salary, plus discretionary bonus.