Leveraged Finance Underwriting Group - Vice President

The VP, through strong partnership with Capital Markets, Banking, and Risk, will help drive a best-in-class Leveraged Lending In-Business Credit organisation with the goal of materially enhancing Citi's end-to-end leveraged lending credit management process. The VP will be actively involved in Citi's underwriting and credit approval process for leveraged finance transactions, as well as providing an ongoing oversight of Citi's credit monitoring support for Citi's leverage finance portfolio of client relationships. This role offers the chance to work on some of the highest profile transactions in the leveraged finance market and challenge yourself in a high-profile team. Responsibilities:

• Work closely with other Analysts, Associates and senior Bankers to provide critical support across LFU's core functions:
+ Leveraged Finance transaction underwriting and credit approval; + Periodic credit monitoring; + Portfolio management and reporting, limits and early problem recognition; + Application of internal leveraged lending policies and procedures; + Global leveraged lending related projects and strategic initiatives
• Drive the credit approval process of fast-paced and complex leveraged buyouts working in tandem with Capital Markets, Banking, and Risk.
• Thought leader to help develop and execute on a robust governance framework for the credit underwriting end-to-end process
• Remain current on all relevant Leveraged Finance market trends and issues
  
  Excellent analytical, technical, communication, and presentation skills
• A strong attention to detail
• Ability to grasp and understand complex deal structures and interpret and apply internal policies
• Strong team player with a hard work ethic who works well with others
• Ability to take on demanding responsibilities and work independently, effectively manage deadlines and juggle multiple tasks at once
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior bankers
• Experience in reviewing loan documentation
• Substantial previous experience within a credit or related leveraged finance role
Qualifications and Education
• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience