Fund Finance - Vice President, Underwriting & Portfolio Management

Fund Finance - Vice President, Underwriting & Portfolio Management

Country : United States of America

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An exciting journey awaits, if you are interested in exploring the possibilities.

The candidate will be responsible for managing the Underwriting & Portfolio Management of a defined portfolio of Fund Finance transactions. The Portfolio is primarily comprised of Fund Finance loans comprising of NAV, Subscription, ABL and range of other related facilities.

This position will work closely with the product teams to present and defend business opportunities to the 2nd Line of Defense. The candidate will manage the business relationship with risk and ensure all required portfolio management tasks are completed.

Responsibilities :

• Work closely with product / origination team to develop credit recommendations on new transactions which include clear views of credit structures and risks on NAVs, subscription lines, ABLs and related fund facilities.
• Lead underwriting, credit analysis and closing of refinancings, upsizes, extensions and amendments as needed, including annual reviews and credit approval memos.
• Communicates portfolio trends, risks and mitigants to senior leadership.
• Develops and manages portfolio information needed to accommodate sound risk management, economic and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Lead the financial modelling review of complex structured fund finance facilities, including the impacts of complex transactions including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
• Supports junior development through building strong relationships with the team as a mentor as needed.
• Collaborates with product team members prior to loan closing on approval memos, legal documentation, collateral review and funding approvals.
• Manages and controls risks throughout the post-closing credit process to ensure strong borrower performance.
• Monitors and enforces terms of loan agreement / documents.
• Identifies and establishes best practices policies and procedures.
• Manages other Portfolio Management functions, including collaborating with new business team on up-front and ongoing client due diligence, etc.
• Leads and / or provides valuable input for broader business initiatives, projects and goals.

What You Bring :

It Would Be Nice For You To Have :

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Base Pay Range

Minimum : $97,500.00 USD

Maximum : $160,000.00 USD

Risk Culture :

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement :

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions :

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and / or furniture may be required.

Employer Rights :

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.

What To Do Next :

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at TAOps@santander.us to discuss your needs.

Primary Location : New York, NY, Madison Ave Corp

Other Locations : New York-New York

Organization : Banco Santander S.A.

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