Leveraged Finance Underwriting Group - AVP

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The LFU teams sits within the First Line of Defence.

Through strong partnership with Capital Markets, Banking, and Risk, will help drive a best-in-class Leveraged Lending In-Business Credit organisation with the goal of materially enhancing Citi’s end-to-end leveraged lending credit management process. They will be actively involved in Citi’s underwriting and credit approval process for leveraged finance transactions, as well as providing an ongoing oversight of Citi’s credit monitoring support for Citi’s leverage finance portfolio of client relationships.

This role offers the chance to work on some of the highest profile transactions in the UK, Europe and MEA leveraged finance market and challenge yourself in a high-profile team. 

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with other Analysts, VPs and senior Bankers to provide critical support across LFU’s core functions:

  • Leveraged Finance transaction underwriting and credit approval;

  • Periodic credit monitoring;

  • Portfolio management and reporting, limits and early problem recognition;

  • Application of internal leveraged lending policies and procedures;

  • Global leveraged lending related projects and strategic initiatives

• Drive the credit approval process of fast-paced and complex leveraged buyouts working in tandem with Capital Markets, Banking, and Risk.

• Analyze underlying business rationale/strategy for deals that are conducted through creating both Business and portfolio reviews for Senior Management on the global risks for the portfolio as well as to highlight key trends in the market

• Research and develop robust understanding of the fundamentals of the key industry trends and risk issues and develop the ability to succinctly convey his/her thoughts and opinions to Risk Managers and Bankers

• Responsible for monitoring news and events pertaining to Citi’s leveraged lending clients as well as providing regular updates to Bankers.

Qualifications, Experience and Education

• Experience of credit analysis, due diligence, underwriting, origination or corporate banking related transactions, ideally within Leveraged Finance

• Self-starter and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Team player with strong work ethic who also works well with others at all levels

• Strong writing, analytical, quantitative communication, and presentation skills

• Leadership skills and experience in coaching and mentoring Analysts

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to break down large amounts of data into concise, easy to understand formats

• Previous credit or related leveraged finance experience

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.