Citi Commercial Bank - Corporate & Sponsor Finance (SVP) in London

The Citi Commercial Bank (CCB) is a global line of business at Citigroup that provides commercial banking services to mid-sized companies. CCB's value proposition is focused on leveraging the Citi network, unique capabilities and thought leadership to become the international banking partner of choice for mid-sized corporations with global aspirations. CCB has a strong presence across the EMEA region, with local and international expertise contributed by our bankers, underwriters, treasury solution sales and client service teams.

JOB PURPOSE: The Corporate & Sponsor Finance team partners with CCB coverage teams and product and industry specialists to originate, structure, and execute episodic transactions. The SVP will play a key leadership role in the delivery of the full platform of Citi corporate finance solutions, with a particular focus on debt and leveraged finance solutions for corporate and private equity-backed companies across EMEA and UK.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business Origination
  • Advise clients on financing options, capital structure and strategic alternatives
  • Regular interaction with clients at senior level
  • Involvement in Corporate Finance strategic initiatives
  • Build trusted relationships with the local CCB teams to drive origination
  • Interaction with product partners and industry specialists to develop multi-product solutions (Loans, Leveraged Finance, ECM, DCM, M&A)
  • Filtering and review of deal opportunities
  • Monitoring ongoing developments in capital markets
  • Maintenance of deal pipeline
• Transaction Structuring
  • Review of company business plans and funding strategy to develop appropriate capital structure advice
  • Conducting due diligence on clients and prospects
  • Preparation of detailed cash flow models
  • Develop solutions that meet risk/reward parameters for Citi and which are successfully distributed in the capital markets, as required
  • Deal term sheets preparation
  • Provide input on credit analysis
• Transaction Execution
  • Lead deal team co-ordination and project management
  • Preparation of investor marketing materials
  • Preparation of deal cash flow models
  • Support product partners as required with co-ordination of distribution efforts
  • Involvement in deal credit approval processes
  • Co-ordinate, review and negotiate loan documentation
  • Oversight of funding processes

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of corporate finance and capital markets
• Leveraged finance
• Exposure to syndicated loans and other capital market solutions
• Knowledge of credit analysis, structuring, financing products and financial modelling
• Experience being part of deal team and leading transaction co-ordination
• Exposure to legal documentation
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Positive can-do approach and comfortable operating in unstructured situations turning abstract concepts into tangible solutions
• Able to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines
• High level of energy, enthusiasm and motivation
• Self-starter and comfortable working independently
• Strong presentation skills (both written and verbal)
• Commercial outlook and able to identify business opportunities
• Strong interpersonal skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree
• Demonstrable experience in corporate finance or relevant experience

Candidates applying for this role must be aware that it is a Certified Role, subject to the Certification Regime. The Certification Regime is one element of the Individual Accountability Regime which has come into effect on 7 March 2016. Under the Certification Regime, certain Citi entities must ensure that employees working in certain roles categorised as specified significant harm functions (Certified Roles) are assessed as fit and proper to carry out their role. Under the guidance provided by the FCA and PRA, firms should have regard to the following when assessing fitness and propriety: Honesty, integrity and reputation; Financial soundness; Competence and capability. In order to comply with the requirements of the Certification Regime, certain Citi entities must take reasonable care to ensure that an employee does not perform a Certified Role without first being certified as Fit and Proper. For this reason, you will be assessed for this role against the Fit and Proper requirements, as described above. This assessment will be carried out through extensive interviews, self-disclosures, permitted criminal record checks, reference checks, credit checks and other background checks. If hired for this role, you will also be required to complete an annual declaration regarding your Fitness and Propriety. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the information above and that you are applying for a Certified Role. You also agree to Citi carrying out any additional screening required, including permitted criminal record checks, reference checks, credit checks and any other background checks.

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