Fund Finance EMEA, Assistant Vice President
Join a team dedicated to extending credit products to existing and potential clients of State Street. Your work will contribute to maintaining and growing our relationships - the heart and soul of State Street's strategy.
The Global Credit Finance (GCF) division is made up of approximately 150 employees in various locations across the globe. It provides a range of credit lending products to potential and existing clients of State Street. The business extends credit to clients from a wide range of products and industries including Fund Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Leveraged Loans, Municipal Finance and Stable Value Wrap.
An incoming AVP on the team should possess a positive attitude with strong credit and legal LMA documentation skills. The successful candidate will have an ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to work on participations in syndicated, bilateral or agented credit facilities.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Structure, underwrite, negotiate and manage credit arrangements for new business and renewals of existing credit arrangements for assigned transactions.
- Provide effective portfolio oversight and management reporting.
- Communicate effectively on specific business initiatives and transactions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders in Credit Risk, Legal, GCF Loan Operations and GCF Middle Office on various issues.
REQUIREMENTS
Lending industry knowledge and experience in Fund Finance structuring, legal documentation and credit underwriting.
Education and Experience
- Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Maths; MBA or CFA a plus but not required.
- Minimum of 8+ years of Credit/Fund Finance lending experience.
- Credit Training a plus.
Skills/Knowledge
- Demonstrated experience in Credit and Fund Finance work.
- Strong financial credit analysis, analytical, credit underwriting and problem-solving skills.
- Expertise in LMA legal documentation.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and ability to present and explain complex transactions.
- A positive attitude, a client service mindset and high level of attention to detail.
- Knowledge of EU and UK regulatory frameworks.
The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that a candidate may be expected or asked to perform.
Working Environment and Benefits
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility
We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.