Developed Markets Financial Institutions Credit Officer in City of London

The Financial Institution (FI) Credit Officer will be responsible for assisting in managing Deutsche Bank\’s counterparty credit risk to Americas/European based FI\’s. You will have your own dedicated portfolio, spanning a broad range of different types of FI\’s, and will be responsible for approving transactions, as well as reviewing and monitoring the counterparties on an ongoing basis. The team reports ultimately into the Global Head of FI\’s Credit, based in New York. FI Credit Risk Management provides credit risk management and oversight across Deutsche Bank\’s business activities with North American and European FIs.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking initial credit due diligence for new clients to fully understand their credit profile, and the intended business activity
• Preparing all credit reports and supporting materials in manner consistent with Bank policies and procedures
• Assessing credit quality of the sectors in question
• Playing a key role in the legal documentation process to ensure that appropriate credit covenants/ATEs are included in legal agreements
• Participating and contributing to discussions on portfolio strategies, limit setting, credit policy, etc.
• Reviewing day-to-day transaction approvals received from sales teams across the bank, and analysis of more bespoke structured transactions

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent work experience
• Relevant industry experience in managing FI credit risk
• Product knowledge should cover major derivative instruments, securities financing, as well as more traditional lending products, including financing engagements involving investment banking mandates
• Understanding of master trading documentation, particularly International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), Global Master Repo Agreements (GMRA), Master Securities Lending Agreement (MSLA)
• A confident decision maker able to competently explain the reasoning, which supports credit decisions

Benefits

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days\’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life assurance and private healthcare for you and your family
• A bike scheme, gym benefits, and retail discounts
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days\’ volunteering leave per year

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity and, as an equal opportunities employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability. If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge to discuss how we can best support you.