Role DescriptionThe Fund Finance Portfolio Management Analyst position falls within SMBC's Credit Portfolio Management ("CPM") vertical, and supports the Bank's Fund Finance Solutions Department ("FFSD"). While the Analyst will have the opportunity to assist with a myriad of different PM functions, the primary responsibility is overseeing FFSD's Loan Approval process, a critical control designed to prevent client over advances.
In addition to developing a strong technical knowledge base around portfolio management, the analyst will develop a deep understanding of multiple fund finance products, centered around the core subscription finance offering. The Analyst will also learn banking best practices and industry trends/developments from a market-leading Fund Finance team.
The ideal candidate would have an interest in developing a career in banking with a focus on portfolio management. The candidate would be eager to join a highly competitive team in one of the fastest-growing areas of finance.
Role Objectives: DeliveryRole Objectives: - Responsible for ensuring borrowing availability on subscription secured and NAV facilities and approving draw requests from clients
- Reconcile collateral values supplied by clients vs the last known values within FFSD's collateral management database
- Place and manage facility blocks in the event of collateral shortfalls
- Liaise with and escalate issues to deal coverage and loan operations teams
- Help prepare internal and external presentations for senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies
Qualifications and SkillsQualifications and Skills- Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
- Knowledge of basic corporate finance, banking, and accounting
- Familiarity with corporate banking, bank regulations, risk and compliance factors and regulatory matters a plus
Required Skills/Abilities- Inherent pride in one's work
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Desire for continued learning
- Experience in Microsoft product suite, especially excel
- Strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with all levels across the organization
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively to meet strict and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Highly collaborative and flexible in a team and client environment and ability to form good relationships with related parties
Additional RequirementsSMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.
