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DWS Group · 5 months ago

Leveraged Finance Risk - Vice President

Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank and financial services company, and they are seeking a Vice President for their Leveraged Finance Risk team. The role involves monitoring and managing credit risk for the leveraged lending loan portfolio, supporting credit approvals, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring compliance with credit policies and regulations.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Credit risk analysisFinancial modelingValuation methodologiesInvestment banking productsAdvanced Excel proficiencyMentoring junior talentCommunication skillsWork independently

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics from an accredited college or university and a minimum of moderate experience
Strong credit risk analysis skills (leveraged finance experience is a plus) as well as knowledge of financial modeling/forecasting and valuation methodologies
Knowledge of investment and commercial banking products such as RCF, Term Loans, Bridge Financings, Derivatives (swaps, FX, etc.), cash management, and trade finance products
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point
Experience managing and mentoring junior talent

Preferred

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

Benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits
Retirement savings plans
Parental leave
Family building benefits
Educational resources
Matching gift
Volunteer programs

Company

DWS Group

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DWS Group is an asset managers with EUR 704bn of assets under management.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Greg Staples
Managing Director
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Hepsen Uzcan
Managing Director
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