Structured Lending Specialist - WM (f/m/x)

Deutsche Bank; Milano; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global financial services provider seeks a Structured Lending Specialist in Milan. The role involves leading complex lending transactions for Wealth Management clients, requiring substantial experience in the financial sector and strong leadership skills. Ideal candidates will possess a master's degree and be proficient in Italian and English. This full-time position offers a collaborative work environment with a focus on professional growth.

Servizi

Work-life balance initiatives

Health insurance

Pension Fund

Meal allowance

Competenze

• At least 8 years of experience in structured credit or wealth management lending.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis and credit instruments.
• Full proficiency in Italian and English.

Mansioni

• Lead the structuring and negotiation of Wealth Management transactions.
• Drive qualitative and quantitative analysis of transactions.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Master’s degree in Economics or Management Engineering

MBA or professional certifications (e.g., CFA)

Strumenti

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Descrizione del lavoro

Structured Lending Specialist - WM (f/m/x)

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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.

Role intro

The selected senior professional will report directly to the Head of Lending Italy for the Private Banking Lending segment, taking a leadership role in the structuring and execution of complex structured lending transactions, with a particular focus on Wealth Management clients (including family holdings and UHNW clients).

Responsibilities

• Lead the structuring and negotiation of Wealth Management Structured Lending transactions (i.e. recourse-based transactions intended mainly to support high-net/ultra-high-net family holdings in their financing needs with variety of collaterals including listed shares, private shares, real estate), coordinating multidisciplinary teams and engaging with high-profile clients.
• Drive the qualitative and quantitative analysis of transactions, evaluating business models, historical and prospective performance, business plans, collateral structures and the sustainability of proposed financing solutions.
• Take responsibility for due diligence and credit risk assessment, providing strategic recommendations and supporting the definition of financing terms.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders (network managers, credit officers, legal, tax, loan operations) and external parties (M&A advisors, law firms, partner banks), ensuring effective and timely communication on transaction progress.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and archiving of transaction documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance and process quality.
• Monitor the credit portfolio, supervising onboarding, reporting, monitoring, and the management of critical or complex situations.
• Actively participate in credit committees and senior management presentations, contributing to the definition of growth strategies and risk management for the portfolio.
• Mentor and train junior analysts and team members, promoting professional growth and the dissemination of best practices.

Skills

• Master’s degree in Economics, Management Engineering, or related fields; MBA or professional certifications (e.g., CFA) are a plus.
• At least 8 years of experience in the financial sector, with a focus on structured credit, leveraged/acquisition finance, and/or wealth management lending; previous experience in leadership or coordination roles is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, company valuation, collateral structuring, and complex credit instruments.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership skills; ability to work in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Full proficiency in Italian and English (written and spoken); knowledge of a third language is an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of IT tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and credit management systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, results orientation, flexibility, and the ability to manage complex situations and tight deadlines.
• Experience in managing onboarding, reporting, and monitoring processes for structured credit portfolios.
• In-depth knowledge of sector regulations and international best practices in structured credit.

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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales