Private Bank Lending Officer, North Asia - AVP

Details of the Division and Team:

Deutsche Bank International Private Bank is one of the largest wealth managers worldwide. We offer our clients a broad range of traditional and alternative investment solutions, as well as comprehensive advice on all aspects of Wealth Management. As a trusted partner of wealthy individuals and entrepreneurs, family offices and foundations, we create lasting value for clients. We specialize in developing bespoke solutions for our clients around the world, for instance wealth planning across successive generations and international borders, asset management with individual risk management, loans and deposits. All this is possible thanks to our global network, our many years of experience and our close collaboration with the Corporate Bank, Investment Bank and DWS. We aim to become a highly competitive global wealth manager by combining financial strength and stability with trustworthy partnership and forward-thinking in order to build sustainable and beneficial client relationships. As a growth business for Deutsche Bank, we contribute towards building a more balanced, less capital intense and stable business model for the bank.

What we will offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:

• Competitive Salary and non-contributory pension
• 20 days annual leave plus generous number of public holidays
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including retail discounts, gym benefits, wellbeing incentives
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR program plus take volunteering leave days

Your key responsibilities:

The Lending Officers work closely with Lending Management, Sales Coverage, Business Risk Management and Investment Solution Team to implement and execute Lending business strategy and transactions for the APAC region. Lending Officers will be supporting credit structuring and execution of financing solutions, including business, financial and legal analysis, due diligence, documentation and credit approval processes, ensuring execution success to the Bank’s highest standards. This is a challenging role which requires a strong ability to be agile and to work with key stakeholders to deliver on aggressive growth plans. Accountability includes attainment of set of performance targets, optimum resource utilization and adherence to relevant internal policies/controls and regulatory requirements.

• Work closely with Co-Heads of Lending APAC, other members of the Lending team, Coverage, Business Risk and Investment Managers to facilitate growth of the PB’s lending book
• To support the structuring and execution of tailored financing solutions for clients (Ultra High Net Worth clients and Family Offices) in the North Asia market region aligned with risk appetite, return thresholds and internal credit policies
• Focus primarily on structured financing solutions against less liquid assets, i.e. Share Backed Financing, Real Estates, Alternative Investments, Structured Products 
• To deal with both flow transactions and specifically focus on cases that have an element of exception to credit policy, large exposures, concentrations, extended credits and require extensive analysis and risk mitigation strategies (covenants, hedging etc.)
• To participate in new business initiatives and product development, and to enhance the credit platform to drive growth for the franchise
• Opportunity to participate in client meetings along with Sales/Coverage to work on the key features of the structured product and liaise with internal/external lawyers and clients on legal documentation help closing transactions.
• Responsible for monitoring ongoing transactions and be involved in the review/drafting of marketing, deal execution materials and internal desk reports. 
• Shape credit-related processes, policies and platform enhancements
   

Your skills and experience:

• 4 to 5 years or more of relevant experience gained in private banking, investment bank or financing related groups within well regarded financial institutions
• Knowledge in fundamental financial analysis including on corporates
• Possesses good understanding of credit process, policies, and related legal/ regulatory requirements. Thorough knowledge of capital markets and derivatives products is preferred
• Strong communicator (both written and verbal skills) with an ability to write concise reports
• Have an open mindset and respects challenging views from different stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and an independent decision-maker with ability to support or defend conclusions
• Team oriented, flexible, diligent, self-motivated and willing to set example to junior teammates
• Ability to collaborate effectively with wide range of cultures / personal styles and to establish strong partnership with infrastructure staff
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
   

How we’ll support you:

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• Training and development to help you excel in your career

About us and our teams:

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