Executive Director, Structured Products & Clients Solutions

JOB SUMMARY / INTRODUCTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver the business strategy and manage/leverage customer flow to meet and surpass set budget.
• Strong understanding of structured financing of illiquid assets such as Loans, Private markets (Private Debt / Private Equity), CLOs, Securitization of receivables, Insurance backed financing, etc.
• Enhance the desk (and Global Markets) in a wholistic manner for example, expanding product offerings, systematic and procedural improvements, mentoring/training of junior staff members.
• Support distribution avenues to enhance the business.
• Development of new products, underlying collateral, based on holistic understanding of capital, XVAs, and other relevant risk metrics.
• Provide pricing to facilitate customer business and work with Sales colleagues in developing the client franchise.
• Accompany sales on customer visits, be available for customer calls.
• Work closely with quant teams in refining and calibrating pricing and valuation curves as well as booking models.
• Know and understand pricing constructs and modelling of relevant products.
• Ensure new and existing curves, frameworks, systems development and processes are fit for purpose and are aligned with market best practice.
• Produce market commentaries and trade recommendations where required.
• Work closely with Risk teams in adapting and expanding the relevant mandate according to opportunities and the risk appetite of FAB.
• Participate in improving reliability and efficiency of reporting.
• Responsible for meeting financial and business objectives set by the Head.
• Ensure compliance with all appropriate limits including risk and counterparty limits.
• Identify and analyze new product and regional opportunities.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure swift and consistent pricing to all internal and external customers.
• Expand counterparty awareness of our capabilities to attract new flows and limits.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with counterparties, brokers and other market participants.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant markets experience in similar positions.
• A strong understanding and relevant structuring & trading experience in Financing of illiquid assets such as Loans, Private markets (Debt / Equity), CLOs, collateralized fund obligations, etc.
• Strong market-making skills and well-developed risk management techniques are essential.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and jurisdictions and compliance requirements.
• Proven track record on managing risk effectively and delivering consistent financial performance.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including VBA/Macro development.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical background & quantitative skills.
• Self-starter which shows initiative and able to problem solve & work with stakeholders confidently. Preferred / Beneficial
• Master's degree or equivalent professional certifications in Finance is preferred.
• Experience with Murex preferred.
• Bloomberg User.