Project Finance Portfolio Management Vice President

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $225,000.00 and $225,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees. Role Description SMBC's Global Structured Finance Department is looking for a Vice President to join its Project Finance North America Team (the "Team") of Portfolio Management and Agency Group. The Team is responsible for managing all aspects of the North American project finance portfolio, which consists of power, energy, and PPP/PFI transactions. The role entails performing credit monitoring, control, and administration of a portfolio of borrowers to identify potential credit issues preemptively. A significant portion of the role involves analyzing amendment/consent/waiver requests, evaluating the credit impact of the requests and any mitigants, and preparing applications with recommended actions for credit approval. Role Objectives: Delivery Oversee the overall credit worthiness of an assigned portfolio of obligors and their ability to meet their financial obligations for complex Project Finance/Corporate transactions. Continuously monitor the portfolio with a view to identifying deteriorating situations early. Monitor and report on portfolio quality against established criteria and recommend adjustments to existing credit facilities, as appropriate. Prepare periodic reviews for the borrowers in the assigned portfolio. Analyze and, if appropriate, seek credit approval for amendment and consent requests from borrowers. In preparing applications for credit approval, demonstrate a good understanding of the request, the impact of the proposed consent on the credit risk of the borrower/transaction, any mitigants to the increased risk and the justification for approval of the request. Work with the borrower, legal counsel, the independent engineer, and other consultants as necessary to structure and manage consent processes (including but not limited to waivers and amendments of financing documents, etc.). Ensure registration of accurate and up-to-date KYC information for borrowers. Respond to ad hoc information requests. Qualifications and Skills A minimum of 5 years of experience covering project finance transactions in a portfolio management team or credit department of a lending institution. Strong background in accounting, financial analysis, modelling, and legal documents is preferred. Required: BA/BS. Preferred: MA/MS/MBA. CFA preferred. Required Skills/Abilities Deep understanding of the associated legal documents and financial analysis. Highly advanced level of credit experience and documentation experience in proposing and negotiating credit and covenant structures internally and externally. In-depth knowledge of credit structures of project finance transactions or other asset-based credit transactions that involve multiple layers of stakeholders. Ability to complete complex credit analysis, negotiate with deal parties, and process closing in a short turnaround. Broad knowledge of the Project Finance market and the ability to manage risk within a complex and diverse portfolio. Allocate and assign appropriate resources. Mentor junior members of the Team and review their credit work. Manage the delivery of direct and agent support to the line units to ensure timely and quality support in addition to compatibility with the bank's risk appetite and profile. Deep understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks. Knowledge of a broad range of financial products. Additional Requirements SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr CFA Institute