Syndication and Specialized Lending – Relationship Manager / Qatar

Bank of Jordan; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Jordan in Doha, Qatar seeks a seasoned professional to lead syndicated finance initiatives. You will prepare credit papers, perform financial modelling, and coordinate with Credit Risk to ensure robust underwriting and timely approvals.

The role requires 5+ years in syndicated or structured finance, deep knowledge of LMA docs, and fluency in English and Arabic. A strong client-facing mindset and cross-department collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in syndicated finance, structured finance, project finance or corporate banking.
• Demonstrated experience in origination, execution, underwriting and/or participation of syndicated loans.
• Understanding of both primary and secondary syndicated loan markets.
• Strong knowledge of LMA documentation, syndicated loan processes and closing mechanics.
• Experience with DFIs, ECAs, export finance or regional/international banks is highly desirable.
• Financial modelling and credit analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of credit risk, covenant analysis and portfolio management.
• Knowledge of ESG and sustainability-linked financing principles is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication presentation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills; familiarity with AI productivity tools and financial databases.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare transaction screening papers and credit reports for syndicated financings.
• Support loan market activities including distribution strategy, pricing analysis and investor targeting.
• Conduct financial statement analysis, modelling, sensitivity tests and cash flow forecasting.
• Review transaction structures, security packages and repayment profiles.
• Review commercial financing documentation and intercreditor documents.
• Perform borrower analysis using internal systems and coordinate with Credit Risk.
• Assess profitability using RAROC, ROE, and portfolio metrics.
• Conduct annual reviews for deals and portfolio; monitor approvals across departments.
• Coordinate internal approvals across Credit, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Treasury, ESG, Finance and senior management.
• Support due diligence across technical, legal, insurance, environmental and market aspects.
• Monitor execution milestones from origination to close and post-closing follow-ups.
• Monitor portfolio performance including covenant compliance and waivers.
• Prepare management dashboards covering pipeline, portfolio, profitability and market intelligence.

Skills

Syndicated finance

Credit analysis

Financial modelling

Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Bilingual English/Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CFA/CPA or equivalent (a plus)

Tools

LMA documentation

Credit Lens (internal system)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scope of Work :-

• Prepare transaction screening papers, credit appraisal reports, internal credit recommendations and approval memos for syndicated corporation, acquisition, structured and project finance transactions.
• Support primary and secondary loan market activities including distribution strategy, pricing analysis and investor targeting.
• Conduct detailed financial statement analysis, financial models’ assessments, sensitivity analysis, scenario testing and cash flow forecasting.
• Review transaction structures including sources & uses, security package, covenant package, repayment profile and risk allocation.
• Review and comment on commercial financing documentation including mandate letters, term sheets, information memoranda, fee letters, LMA-based finance documents and intercreditor arrangements.
• Perform borrower analysis and financial spreading using approved internal systems (Credit Lens) and coordinate with Credit Risk for internal rating validation.
• Assess transaction profitability using RAROC, ROE, economic capital, pricing and portfolio return metrics on specific deal and on portfolio levels.
• Conduct necessary annual reviews for deals/transactions portfolio as deemed necessary and required per Bank’s policy.
• Coordinate internal approvals across Credit, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Treasury, ESG, Finance and senior management.
• Support due diligence activities including technical, legal, insurance, environmental & social and market due diligence.
• Monitor execution milestones from origination through financial close, documentation, conditions precedent, signing, disbursement and post-closing follow-ups.
• Monitor portfolio performance including covenant compliance, waivers, amendments, annual reviews, watchlist reporting and early warning indicators.
• Prepare management reports/dashboards covering pipeline, portfolio, profitability, fees, distribution, underwriting/commitment exposure and market intelligence.
• Support primary and secondary loan market activities including distribution strategy, pricing analysis and investor targeting.
• Maintain transaction database, documentation warehousing and management records.
• Conduct sector, sovereign, macroeconomic and ESG research using reliable sources with proper citation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and AML/KYC standards

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline (Professional qualification -CFA, CPA or equivalent is a plus).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in syndicated finance, structured finance, project finance or corporate banking.
• Demonstrated experience in origination, execution, underwriting and/or participation of syndicated loans.
• Understanding of both primary and secondary syndicated loan markets.
• Strong knowledge of LMA documentation, syndicated loan processes and closing mechanics.
• Experience with DFIs, ECAs, export finance or regional/international banks is highly desirable.
• Financial modelling and credit analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of credit risk, covenant analysis and portfolio management.
• Knowledge of ESG and sustainability-linked financing principles is an advantage.
• Understanding of both primary and secondary syndicated loan markets.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication presentation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills; familiarity with AI productivity tools and financial databases.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic.

Key Performance Expectations:

• Syndicated loan exposure, Net Interest Income and Non-Interest Fee (NIF) fee income and return and profitability.
• Approval turnaround time, transaction closing ratio and execution timelines.
• Portfolio asset quality and covenant compliance.
• Cross-sell and client/prospect relationship development (i.e number of New-To Bank).