Job Title: Senior Vice President(SVP), Asset-Based Lending (ABL) Credit Underwriter
Location: Houston, Texas.
Overview:
Top European Bank with a strong and growing U.S. presence is seeking a highly skilled Asset-Based Lending (ABL) Corporate Credit Underwriter. As an ABL Corporate Credit Underwriter, you will play a crucial role in assessing the creditworthiness of corporate clients seeking financing against their assets. This role requires a deep understanding of financial analysis, risk assessment, and asset valuation within a corporate lending context, spanning various sectors including real estate and data center transactions.
The objective of this position is to drive material and visible improvement in Credit Risk Management s (CRM) ability to effectively risk underwrite transactions and manage an existing client portfolio, consistent with industry best practices. SVP is expected to contribute to leading the internal execution and risk management process within CRM group.
The Bank is one of the leading proponents of Sustainable investing, helping clients in the transition to a sustainable future by promoting environmental protection, economic growth and social development ( ESG ). The Bank contributes to various Sustainable Development Goals through the development of its business by generating a positive impact through the multiplier effect of banking, the direct impact of its activity, as well as through its investment in the community.
Knowledge in risk management with a focus on climate and sustainability (i.e. GARP SCRor CFA ESG Investing certified) is highly preferable, but not a requirement for the opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough financial analysis(analyzing financial statements, cash flow projections, and other financial data) to evaluate credit risk.
- Assess the quality and liquidity of collateral assets used as security for lending.
- Make informed credit decisions based on financial analysis and risk assessment.
- Recommend appropriate credit structures and terms based on the assessed risk profile.
- Collaborate with senior underwriters and credit officers to ensure adherence to credit policies and procedures.
- Evaluate and validate the value of collateral assets(such as accounts receivable, inventory, machinery, etc.) used to secure loans.
- Understand legal aspects related to collateral and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Review and analyze legal documents and agreements related to lending transactions.
- Communicate credit decisions and recommendations effectively to stakeholders, including credit committees, relationship managers, and senior management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external clients.
- Monitor the performance and credit quality of existing loan portfolios.
- Identify early warning signs and potential credit issues; recommend appropriate actions.
- Assist in the periodic review and renewal of existing credit facilities.
Qualifications:
- 10 to 15 years of credit risk underwriting with knowledge of ALB, LBO, or sponsor-driven transactions within a corporate or commercial banking environment.
- Analytical orientation, critical thinking skills, and autonomous decision-making ability.
- Strong communication and business writing skills.
- Solid level of credit risk skills, including the ability to work across complex structures and products.
- Proficiency in understanding legal documentation, term sheets, etc.
- Ability to create a strong network of relationships among peers, internal partners, external constituencies and decision makers to deliver end products.
- Strong understanding of policies, procedures, compliance and approval process at a Corporate Bank, including comprehension of US lending regulations.
- Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA is a positive but is not required.
- Certified with GARP SCR or CFA ESG Investing highly preferable, but not required.
Compensation: $200,000 base salary plus bonus