Vice President - Leveraged Finance Risk

Barclays

Oct 28, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Consulting
Banking & Finance
Dublin

Requirements

Proven credit skills with a strong understanding of Leveraged Finance
Robust analytical skills (including financial modelling) with ability to flex from focusing on attention to detail to big picture decision making
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and have the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts and ideas
Appropriate banking / credit training and qualifications e.g. CFA
Stakeholder management - experience of building and maintaining effective relationships at a senior level
Decision making and problem solving in a complex environment

Responsibilities

To assess and approve/decline credit applications based on established credit policies, risk appetite, and regulatory requirement and analysing financial information, evaluating creditworthiness, and recommending credit terms and conditions to ensure responsible lending practices.
Analysis of lending applications, financial statements, credit reports, and other relevant documents to assess the borrower's creditworthiness and repayment capacity.
Monitoring the performance of approved lending, identifying potential risks and early warning signs of delinquency.
Evaluation of the risk profile of each application considering factors like industry trends, borrower financials, collateral, and market conditions.
Provision of independent credit decisions on lending applications, adhering to established credit policies, risk parameters, and regulatory requirements.
Development and implementation of appropriate course of action for troubled lending, including workout plans, restructuring, or collections.
Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives.
Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Vice President - Leveraged Finance Risk role?

The main purpose of the role is to assess and approve or decline credit applications based on established credit policies, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements, ensuring responsible lending practices through financial analysis and evaluation of creditworthiness.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

Appropriate banking or credit training and qualifications, such as a CFA, are highly valued for this position.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Proven credit skills, robust analytical skills including financial modelling, and strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Where is this position based?

This position is based in our Dublin, Ireland office.

Is this role regulated?

Yes, this role is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is deemed a Controlled Function role under the Central Bank of Ireland Fitness and Probity Regulations.

What types of tasks will the Vice President - Leveraged Finance Risk be responsible for?

The VP will be responsible for analyzing lending applications, monitoring performance, evaluating risk profiles, making independent credit decisions, and developing appropriate actions for troubled lending.

What are the expectations for someone in this role?

Expectations include advising key stakeholders, managing and mitigating risks, demonstrating leadership, collaborating with other areas of the business, creating innovative solutions, and building trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, there are opportunities for professional development, particularly through the engagement with senior risk colleagues and involvement in high-profile Leveraged Finance transactions.

What values are expected to be demonstrated by all colleagues at Barclays?

Colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

Barclays

Barclays is a British multinational bank offering personal, corporate, and investment banking services worldwide.

Finance

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1690

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. Barclays is a trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England. Registered No. 1026167. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.