Job vacancy Assistant Vice President - Credit Portfolio Risk

Our client is a growth focused International Bank in DIFC

• Responsibility for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of Project Finance assets, dealing with the timely submission of Credit Monitoring reviews, analysis and submission of Waiver requests, attendance on site visits and Lender meetings This would include but not be limited to processing within timelines dictated by clients
• Deliver insightful and procedurally correct credit reviews on a timely basis and within KPI criteria (annual credit monitoring, self-assessment as required on a quarterly basis)
• Process waiver requests within defined timelines requested by customers or as reasonable as per KPI disciplines
• A requirement to handle any queries from the credit sanctioning department that may arise following the submission of analytical reports
• Monitor and assess all aspects of risk associated with the aforementioned projects, related counterparties and influencing factors Reporting on a timely "no surprises" basis
• Track delivery of key documents such as compliance certificates, budgets, financial models, operating reports and report accordingly following risk assessment
• Promptly answer audit queries (internal and external) and provide necessary materials associated with KYC reviews (including liaising with clients/FCMO, if required) and general compliance Engage with line management, peers and junior staff in training and mentoring others
• Review new and existing loan documentation to ensure the accuracy of all financial details and compliance with the Bank's procedures
• Prepare internal reports to assist the implementation of relevant compliance and governance controls and a requirement to handle ad-hoc requests for portfolio information from Head Office

• Education to degree standard with a solid background in risk assessment (Banking, Accountancy or Engineering degree)
• 3+ years experience within credit analysis in a project finance setting
• Relationship management background preferred
• Strong numeracy and analytical skill-set with aptitude for credit risk
• Ability to structure and write reports in a cogent and logical manner
• Knowledge of Project Finance techniques, principles, documentation, banking law, commercial acumen are essential
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel and associated ability to analyse complicated Financial Models alongside ability to interpret outputs and sensitise against risk events
• Strong numerical and financial skills with the ability to interpret financial information and able to design and use financial models