Executive Director, Commercial Real Estate (Digital Infrastructure)

Key Responsibilities

Business
•    Lead transactor in the origination, structuring and execution of customized solutions for clients in the Americas region; identify cross-selling opportunities for other product partners.
•    Formulate and prepare financial models, credit memos to support contemplated transactions primarily related to CRE, Data Centers and  corporate/investment grade acquisitions and syndicated facilities.
•    Support wider CRE team, regional/global head, in the execution of transactions through working closely with Client Coverage and various support function such as Specialised Financing Risk, Credit, Operations, LDU (Loan Documentation Unit”), LPU (“Loan Processing Unit”), CRC (“Credit Risk Control”), Legal and Compliance etc.
•    Assume accountability for credit risk of clients and ensuring a continuous dialogue with relationship bankers (GAMs & FAMs), and relevant support areas to ensure that they are monitored and controlled.
•    Ensure that business conforms to the relevant product Credit Underwriting Standards (“CRE CUP”), Product Program Governance (“PPG”), and all other bank policies and procedures.

Processes
•    Ensure deals are properly screened and selected in line with the Bank’s strategy and risk appetite. 
•    Provide oversight of portfolio risks through the account monitoring and escalate to line manager where necessary.
•    Manage internal processes (e.g., RCAF, PSR, BCA, Deal Check List and among others).

People & Talent
•    Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values. 
•    Set appropriate tone and expectations from the team and work in collaboration with risk and control partners.
•    Ensure the provision of ongoing training and development of people and ensure that holders of all staff are suitably skilled and qualified for their roles ensuring that they have effective supervision in place to mitigate any risks.

Risk Management
•    Comply with the risk management processes in place. This includes (but not limited to) compliance with country-level Portfolio Standards, Underwriting Standards, Credit Underwriting Principles (‘CUP’), PPGs.
•    Monitor client activity (internally and externally through media) for any adverse news.
•    Communicate and escalate (where necessary) of gaps in systems, control, and procedures are in place to relevant functions or line manager.

Governance
•    Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.

Regulatory & Business Conduct
•    Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. 
•    Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
•    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Skills and Experience

•    Business: Market knowledge
•    Origination: Financial risk management
•    Origination: Prospecting
•    Origination: Understanding customer needs
•    Risk management & internal controls

Qualifications

Education     
•    Degree or post graduate qualified
Training     
•    7-10+ years of prior relevant experience in investment bank with track record is desirable. 
•    Strong analytical and communication skills. 
•    Ability to work under pressure in team environment and on self-directed basis. 
•    Strong work ethic and attention to details.   
Certifications     
•    Strong Excel skills required.
Languages     
•    Proficiency in English, written and spoken.

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