Vice President of Leveraged Finance Risk

• The Risk Senior Lead works closely with the Investment Banking and Infrastructure business units to effectively monitor and manage credit risk for the leveraged lending loan portfolio
• As a Vice President you play an integral role in contributing to the success of Deutsche Bank’s leveraged lending franchise and developing junior talent
• You will partner with coverage banking and other risk teams to analyze leveraged transactions and manage a portfolio of leveraged counter parties
• You will also play a critical role in ensuring adherence to all credit policies, associated governance, internal data quality, and regulatory reporting as well as participate in regulatory audits
• As a professional with experience, you will see a wide variety of lending products across various industries to provide solutions to Deutsche Bank clients
• Support the review and credit approval of leveraged finance transactions including LBOs, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financings, hold commitments and other requests, ensuring that exposures are consistent with the Bank’s risk appetite
• Perform due diligence, lead financial modeling, valuation, and legal term reviews, and prepare detailed credit recommendations for approval with relevant approvers and, where appropriate, present at credit committees
• Ensure that credit approval documentation is consistent with the Bank’s policies and applicable regulations
• Manage the hold book in conjunction with the Industry Head, credit monitoring team and front office
• Assist in interactions with auditors and regulators and support related reporting requirements
• Manage diverse internal projects
• Build relationships with the front office colleagues, challenging assumptions while providing constructive feedback
• Communicate credit views to senior management and help mentor and manage junior staff
• Lead responses and discussions related to audit and regulatory inquiries

Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point Experience managing and mentoring junior talent

Knowledge of investment and commercial banking products such as RCF, Term Loans, Bridge Financings, Derivatives (swaps, FX, etc.), cash management, and trade finance products

Strong credit risk analysis skills (leveraged finance experience is a plus) as well as knowledge of financial modeling/forecasting and valuation methodologiesA Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics from an accredited college or university and a minimum of moderate experience

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under time pressure

Understanding of leveraged finance markets, loan documentation and regulatory standards

Strong communication skills and the ability to explain potentially complex and nuanced transaction structures to relevant stakeholders

Desire to go above and beyond to exceed expectations with work product

Demonstrating core Deutsche Bank values, teamwork mindset, entrepreneurial drive and skillset