VP / Director Shipping Transaction Management

Page Executive; London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a VP / Director Shipping Transaction Management position at a leading European Corporate & Investment Bank in London. This mid-level lending professional role involves overseeing key lending processes while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful transaction execution.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field.
• Relevant banking experience at a leading financial institution.
• Strong credit skills and experience in financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for key processes related to lending transactions.
• Coach junior bankers and support their professional development.
• Prepare and efficiently process credit approval packages.

Skills

Financial modeling

Credit skills

Negotiating loan documentation

Collaborative team player

Communication skills

Education

University degree in finance, economics, accounting, management, engineering, or a related field

Job description

• Corporate and project finance loan origination and execution, lending, DCM
• European Corporate & Investment Bank. London

About Our Client

European Corporate & Investment Bank

Job Description

Exciting opportunity for a VP / Director Shipping Transaction Management to join a leading European Corporate & Investment Bank. London.



Our client has an exciting opportunity to join their Transaction Management (TM) team as a Vice President or Junior Director. This mid-level lending professional role is within the front office.

As a player-coach, you will be primarily responsible for key processes related to lending transactions and guiding junior bankers in executing new lending transactions. You will collaborate closely with client relationship managers and sector experts to originate new lending transactions.

The role is fast-paced and multifaceted. While you will focus on one core sector (preferably Shipping), you will also work with other sectors. The position involves interaction with clients, prospects, other banks, technical and legal advisors, and frequent cooperation with internal departments such as Credit Risk Management, Legal, and Deal Execution.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:



The Transaction Management team will be involved in every new lending transaction, working closely with client relationship managers and Deal Principals. TM will take responsibility for many key processes, including:

• Preparing and efficiently processing credit approval packages.
• Financial modeling with sensitivity analysis and validation of key assumptions.
• Running internal models, including risk ratings and loan pricing, and interfacing with risk management on risk appetite.
• Managing the internal and external deal execution process.
• Preparing marketing materials.
• Involvement in term sheet negotiations and other legal documentation.
• Analysing different transaction structures and providing recommendations.
• Reviewing due diligence.
• Conducting comparative analysis of debt structures, performance metrics, and debt pricing.
• Working with and coaching junior colleagues, supporting their personal and professional development.

Personal Competencies:

• Collaborative and inclusive team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions.
• Openness to learning about new industry sectors.
• Global mindset.
• Authentic and confident presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Self-motivated and willing to work in a deal-oriented and deadline-driven environment.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and professional demeanour.

The Successful Applicant

Exciting opportunity for a VP / Director Shipping Transaction Management to join a leading European Corporate & Investment Bank. London.



Candidate Profile:



Qualification/Education:

• University degree in finance, economics, accounting, management, engineering, or a related field.

Experience/Knowledge:

• Relevant banking experience at a leading financial institution.
• Experience with both corporate and project finance loan origination and execution.
• Understanding of debt capital markets.
• Strong credit skills, including the ability to build financial models.
• Experience in negotiating loan documentation.

What's on Offer

The package will be excellent