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SMBC Group · 2 days ago

Distribution Risk Specialist

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$143K/yr - $185K/yr

5+ years exp

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group with a diverse range of financial services. They are seeking a Distribution Risk Specialist to assist with the risk management of loan and bond underwriting risk and CLO warehouse financing, while supporting senior team members in market analysis and communication with management.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist senior team members in the evaluation of the distribution risk associated with loan and bond capital markets commitments and CLO warehouse financing through an assessment of the issuer’s credit quality, the deal’s structure and risk mitigants in the context of current trends in new issuance and a view of investors’ demand for proposed deals

Monitor ongoing trends in the new issue and secondary trading markets for changes in market conditions that may impact the risk of SMBC’s existing underwriting pipeline. Incorporate this market view in the analysis of new deal assessment

Evaluate on changes within the existing portfolio of CLO warehouse loans

Work collaboratively with loan and bond capital markets teams to understand the results of syndication processes and ascertain implications for the risk profile of the existing underwriting pipeline

Support the group head on enhancements of communication to senior management regarding the syndication pipeline and market conditions

Interact with various groups to discuss how insights gained from distribution activity can inform potential techniques for management of loan exposure management

Mentor junior team members

Qualification

Corporate banking experienceDebt capital markets knowledgeCLO structuring experienceCredit analysis skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilitiesPresentation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

At least 5 years of experience in corporate banking or debt capital markets or CLO structuring

Knowledge of loan and corporate bond markets. Thorough understanding of the credit distribution business and market trends in order to manage and control the risks related to the distribution business

Sound credit analysis skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey effectively the assessment of risks and risk offsets and explain the rationale for a decision

Strong analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitative; excellent problem-solving abilities and ability to break apart issues and come up to speed on new issues

Able to work proactively across various functions to gain a holistic view of a subject

Establish and maintain a dialogue with these various groups to ascertain any shift in risk presented by the inventory due to changing market circumstances and investor demand

Ability to delivering high quality analysis and product within tight timelines

Strong presentation skills with ability to articulate a message and conceive most effective visualizations to convey it

BA / BS (required)

Preferred

MA/MS/MBA/CFA preferred

Benefits

Competitive portfolio of benefits

Annual discretionary incentive award

Company

SMBC Group

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SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group.

Founded in 1590

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.smbcgroup.com/americas

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