Associate Director, Loan Syndicate, Americas

Standard Chartered•New York, NY

47d•Hybrid

About The Position

Job Summary Strategy Responsible for developing and managing the syndicate and distribution capabilities of Loan Syndicate in the Americas as part of the implementation of the global Loan Syndicate strategy. Lead, define and set the Syndicate & Financing Risk strategy for the Americas, which aims to maximise shareholder value, identifies, and creates areas of competitive advantage and aligns to the overall strategic direction of CIB. Business Lead in recommending underwritings, and fair valuing underwriting positions in the Americas Lead in reviewing structure, timing, pricing to market, and develop the distribution strategies for primary syndicated loans in the Americas in Project Finance Develop, strengthen and manage distribution channels to bank and non-bank investors Develop, strengthen and maintain relationships with loan investors Advise on loan market intelligence and trends to Global Banking product Origination Verticals in the Americas to enable origination to distribute Lead the distribution of secondary loans for the Bank alongside Portfolio Analytics & Monitoring Adherence to and promotion of governance, compliance and risk standards Processes Manage all distribution processes, ensuring compliance with applicable internal policies, and external laws and regulations, and operating within risk tolerance and risk appetite. Advocate and drive continuous improvement of the operational efficiency and effectiveness of processes to increase the consistency of global systems and processes. Lead responsibility and provide oversight for production and distribution of marketing materials and communications to investors and clients in relation to Loan Syndicate products. Key Responsibilities People & Talent Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values. Take ownership to set appropriate tone and expectations for the team and work in collaboration with risk and control partners. Risk Management Lead responsibility for the risk management, underwriting, syndication and distribution of syndicated loans in the Americas Take ownership to ensure that syndication and distribution is carried out within the Group's risk appetite and reputational and credit risks are appropriately managed in conjunction with direct reports and other stakeholders Ensure any audit and compliance issues are resolved in a timely manner Ensure that risk management matters are brought to attention are subject to direct remedial action and/or escalated, where appropriate to relevant risk committee. Governance Drive and advocate awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role. Lead responsibility for delivering 'effective governance'; capability to challenge fellow executives effectively; and willingness to work with any local regulators in an open and cooperative manner. Accountable for escalation and/or other Group governance committees or stakeholders in senior management, risk or control functions.

Requirements

Cross Selling. Minimum 5 years of experience in Syndication preferably in Project Finance
Customer Behaviour and Preferences
Addressing Client Needs
Client Relationship Management
Investment Credit Risk
Knowledge of Loan Underwriting
Education Suitable university degree
Training Complete all required mandatory and development training
Languages Business Level English

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing and managing the syndicate and distribution capabilities of Loan Syndicate in the Americas as part of the implementation of the global Loan Syndicate strategy.
Lead, define and set the Syndicate & Financing Risk strategy for the Americas, which aims to maximise shareholder value, identifies, and creates areas of competitive advantage and aligns to the overall strategic direction of CIB.
Lead in recommending underwritings, and fair valuing underwriting positions in the Americas
Lead in reviewing structure, timing, pricing to market, and develop the distribution strategies for primary syndicated loans in the Americas in Project Finance
Develop, strengthen and manage distribution channels to bank and non-bank investors
Develop, strengthen and maintain relationships with loan investors
Advise on loan market intelligence and trends to Global Banking product Origination Verticals in the Americas to enable origination to distribute
Lead the distribution of secondary loans for the Bank alongside Portfolio Analytics & Monitoring
Adherence to and promotion of governance, compliance and risk standards
Manage all distribution processes, ensuring compliance with applicable internal policies, and external laws and regulations, and operating within risk tolerance and risk appetite.
Advocate and drive continuous improvement of the operational efficiency and effectiveness of processes to increase the consistency of global systems and processes.
Lead responsibility and provide oversight for production and distribution of marketing materials and communications to investors and clients in relation to Loan Syndicate products.
Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values. Take ownership to set appropriate tone and expectations for the team and work in collaboration with risk and control partners.
Lead responsibility for the risk management, underwriting, syndication and distribution of syndicated loans in the Americas
Take ownership to ensure that syndication and distribution is carried out within the Group's risk appetite and reputational and credit risks are appropriately managed in conjunction with direct reports and other stakeholders
Ensure any audit and compliance issues are resolved in a timely manner
Ensure that risk management matters are brought to attention are subject to direct remedial action and/or escalated, where appropriate to relevant risk committee.
Drive and advocate awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.
Lead responsibility for delivering 'effective governance'; capability to challenge fellow executives effectively; and willingness to work with any local regulators in an open and cooperative manner.
Accountable for escalation and/or other Group governance committees or stakeholders in senior management, risk or control functions.

Benefits

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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