VP - Shipping Finance - Execution/Structuring

City of London Permanent View Job Description
VP - Shipping Finance - Execution/StructuringExecution/Structuring of Shipping Finance Transactions, as well as Financial modelling, Credit analysis and Due diligence.Work alongside Origination team to assist with pitches, marketing materials and terms sheets.
  • Leading European Corporate and Investment Bank
  • Very strong deal flow, with exposure to other sectors

About Our Client

City of London based European Investment Bank

Job Description

VP - Shipping Finance - Execution/Structuring

This team is involved in every new lending transaction, working in conjunction with client relationship managers and Deal Principals. They take ownership of critical processes, including:



  • Preparing and efficiently handling credit approval packages, including annexes and necessary attachments.


  • Conducting financial modeling with sensitivity analysis and validation of key assumptions.


  • Running internal models to assess risk ratings and loan pricing, and liaising with risk management to determine appropriate risk ratings and appetite.


  • Coordinating with loan operations and limit owners.


  • Overseeing deal closures, including final conditions precedent (CPs) and obtaining finalized loan documents.


  • Creating marketing materials.


  • Supporting deal principals in term sheet negotiations.


  • Analyzing various transaction structures and offering recommendations.


  • Preparing business comparables and assessing debt structures, performance metrics, and pricing.


  • Participating in meetings and calls with clients, including transaction-related due diligence.



Specific Vice President Responsibilities



  • Assisting sector bankers in originating new deals, including providing input for marketing materials, due diligence, and term sheets.


  • Engaging legal counsel to draft loan documentation, reviewing documents, and supporting sector teams in client negotiations.


  • Reviewing legal agreements to ensure they align with credit approval conditions and optimize risk balance.


  • Preparing and analyzing due diligence reports and summaries.


  • Supervising and drafting Greenlight memos, preparing presentations, and engaging with Risk Management.


  • Ensuring all conditions precedent (CPs) are met and coordinating with Legal, Deal Execution, Treasury, and other departments for smooth transaction closure.


  • Fostering a strong team environment through mentorship and coaching of junior colleagues.


  • Leading the Execution Team and overseeing transactions from Greenlight approval through closure.

The Successful Applicant

Financial Services

  • Experience negotiating loan agreements.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions.
  • Keen interest and prior experience in wholesale banking.
  • Willingness to learn about new industries.
  • Experience in both corporate and project finance loan origination and execution, with an understanding of debt capital markets.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and process enhancement.
  • A global perspective and strategic thinking ability.

What's on Offer

VP - Shipping Finance - Execution/Structuring

Leading European Corporate and Investment Bank

Very strong deal flow, with exposure to other sectors

Contact
Tom Reilly-Dee
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6694090
Phone number
+44 207 645 1415

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Debt / Structured Finance
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Reilly-Dee
Consultant phone
+44 207 645 1415
Job reference
JN-032025-6694090