QNB-Vice President Loan Syndications and Distribution; Qatarization

Job Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for initiation, preparation, processing and execution of Global Structured Finance transactions for the Group’s Private, Corporate and Institutional (including government) clientele and thereby facilitating growth and expansion of the Corporate Banking business. Also, will act as the Transaction Officer who will be primarily responsible to ensure timely and proper execution of Global Structured Finance transactions assigned to him/her by the VP of Loan Syndications & Distribution and EVP of Global Structured Finance.

He/she will also be responsible for undertaking special tasks and assignments given by the VP of Loan Syndications & Distribution and EVP of Global Structured Finance.

• Proactively participate in the formulation and implementation of strategies, business plans and budgets of the Unit in line with overall objectives of QNB Group.
• Support the Head of Loan Syndications & Distribution in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the purpose of performance monitoring and quality measurement of the Global Structured Finance Unit and monitor Unit’s achievements on periodic basis.
• Meet the Unit’s target budget and achieve all volume, revenue, and profit targets for Global Structured Finance related transactions in accordance with QNB’s overall corporate banking budget and strategy.
• Support credit related decision making process by ensuring availability of sound and quality information/analysis necessary for accurate credit risk assessment and mitigation.
• Observe and promote cost consciousness and efficiency to minimize costs, avoid wastes, and optimize benefits for the Bank.
• Manage all aspects of assigned transactions and products to maximize product potential and profitability. Implements KPI’s and best practices for VP Loan Syndications and Distribution.
• Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent.

• Primarily responsible for collection, analysis and storage of relevant business, financial and operational information on the Unit’s borrowers, transactions and bank counter parties and correspondents as required by KYC and other bank and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Conduct proactive gathering, analysis and reporting of market and business information (current market conditions and trends, competitor actions, customer preferences as well as other market and industry developments) through regular interaction with key market participants (banks, major corporations, government entities) to collect general market intelligence and obtain feedback on QNB's position and stature in the local, regional and international markets. Ensure that relevant information obtained is provided to the concerned parties in the Bank for necessary action if any.
• Initiate, maintain and deepen relationships with banks, financial institutions, project sponsors and other market players who are active in Loan Syndications & Distribution to ensure QNB is well positioned to identify future business opportunities, benefit from business potential and meet business objectives related to Global Structured Finance activities.
• Continually keep abreast with the local, regional and international financial markets and economic environment to be informed about potential projects that could translate into possible business opportunities for the QNB Group.
• Maintain good teamwork, provide support, assistance and cooperation with other members of Global Structured Finance, both domestically and internationally.
• Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with all other related units to achieve Group’s goals/objectives.
• Ensure prompt and efficient solution of operational and administrative problems and provide quick and satisfactory response on queries of customers and counter parties when required.
• Provide timely and accurate information to Group’s senior management, external and internal auditors and the Group’s compliance functions when required.
• Assist customers in all their queries on Bank’s product and seek solutions to their requests.
• Maintain activities in accordance…