Vice President, FIG Coverage

Natwest Group•Stamford, CT

About The Position

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements of the role. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department and the business. Join us as a Vice President in FIG Coverage, Banks & Asset Management You'll support the management and development of a portfolio of Financial Institutions Group clients, with a focus on banks, asset managers and other selected financial institutions. You'll identify and develop new client opportunities, supporting NatWest Group's growth ambitions across the US financial institutions sector. Join a high-performing team where you'll use your commercial expertise and relationship management skills to drive sustainable revenue growth, strong returns and excellent client outcomes.

Requirements

Experienced banking or financial services professional with strong FIG expertise.
Solid understanding of financial institutions, industry dynamics, credit considerations and stakeholder perspectives.
Experience managing or supporting client relationships as a coverage banker, or equivalent experience within corporate finance, capital markets, transaction banking or product teams serving financial institutions.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong networks internally and externally.
A track record of working collaboratively to deliver successful business outcomes.
Strong time management, project management and workflow management skills.
A proven ability to solve complex business and client challenges.
The ability to analyse financial institutions' business models, funding profiles, capital considerations and strategic priorities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of lending, Debt Capital Markets, Rates, FX, Cash Management and Trade Finance will be a strong advantage.
Knowledge across banking, asset management and the broader financial institutions sector.
A practical understanding of credit and wider risk management disciplines.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships across key internal stakeholders, helping deliver the full breadth of the bank's capabilities to our chosen clients.
Support and execute our US FIG strategy, working with a portfolio of banks, asset managers and other financial institutions.
Work across all aspects of client coverage and origination, helping position NatWest Group as a trusted banking partner to both existing and prospective clients.
Combine strong financial services knowledge with an understanding of client needs to identify opportunities, develop solutions and build long-term relationships.
Support origination activity for FIG clients across financing, risk management and transaction banking products, working closely with specialist product teams.
Drive commercial discussions with clients and help position the bank as a leading partner in our core areas of strength.
Build relationships with external stakeholders, including industry associations, consultants, accounting firms, rating agencies and advisory partners, to maintain a strong market profile.
Develop FIG market insights and sector-led content that support client engagement and business development.
Assess and execute financing opportunities, including lending, capital markets, liquidity, deposits and risk management solutions.
Support the delivery of strong portfolio returns while actively managing client relationships in line with the bank's risk appetite.
Prepare client materials, relationship plans and transaction opportunities for senior stakeholders.
Work closely with colleagues across Coverage, Debt Capital Markets, Rates, FX, Financing Solutions, Transaction Banking and Risk to deliver coordinated client outcomes.