Relationship Manager – Syndication & FI

Job description / Role

Purpose:
The job purpose is to mainly source new business and execute new Syndicated Loan & FI transactions (from origination to financial closure) and also efficiently manage the existing portfolio and augment the revenue/asset generation for the bank.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Source new business Syndication and FI related business.
• Execution of syndicated loan transactions, project finance, FI related transactions etc. starting from origination to financial closure including preparation of Term Sheet, Financial Modeling etc.
• Liaise with internal as well as external customer such as legal counsel, customer, etc to ensure smooth financial closure, including handling documentation and credit related queries.
• Should be able to manage and monitor the existing Syndicated Loan & FI portfolio, independently.
• Contribute to the overall Syndications & Financial Institution strategy and business plans and further initiates, co-ordinates and implements the business plan and monitors progress towards its achievement.
• Stay informed of the latest news regarding syndicated loan markets as well as countries.
• Identify and disseminates information and alerts management to trends and risks and to opportunities to maximize earnings.
• Identify opportunities for revenue generation.
• Maintain the business portfolio risk profile within agreed parameters at all times, including effective phasing out of the Exit Accounts and monitoring / reporting of irregularities and customer KYC, AML etc.
• Credit Risk Assessment by means of financial and other analyses.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities that are consistent with the role as assigned by management.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

Education:
• Bachelors or Masters Degree, preferably an MBA or CA.
Professional / Technical Qualifications / Diplomas:
• None

Experience:
• At least 6-8 years total investment banking experience with 2 years in a GCC bank.

Other Skills Required for the Job:
• Analytical ability
• Experience with banking regulations regarding credit facilities
• Communication skills in English (verbal and written)
• High proficiency in business writing
• An in-depth knowledge of Trade Finance, Treasury and other cross functional products.
• Strong marketing skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• A good understanding of the general, economic, political and business environment of the region.
• Attention to detail
• Credit orientation

About the Company

Founded in 1991, Commercial Bank International is an award winning full-service commercial and retail bank offering simple and easy-to-understand products and services.

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace where talent is recognized and developed. At CBI we will give you the opportunities you need to get more from your job. We'll help you grow and progress by acknowledging your talent, and rewarding you well. In return you'll give us your energy, enthusiasm and the drive to deliver results.

That way, we all have a promising future.