VP PROJECT FINANCE/ BRM - WATERFORD OFFICE

Position Summary:

Member of the Corporate Banking team for First Bank Florida covering a wide range of financial services and products to corporations with financing needs typically over $10 million. In addition to traditional banking products, services provided under the line of business include complex financing transactions for mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, loan syndications, project finance and specialized industry lending. This role will be primarily focused on Project Finance transactions. Responsible for managing the business relationships with current and potential clients. Ability to be a team player, communicate and collaborate with the Banking Officers. Strive to achieve an outstanding level of customer service in accordance with Bank’s standards and competencies.

Essential Functions:

• This role will be primarily focused on Project Finance transactions.Provide a broad suite of services and financing arrangements with financing needs typically $10 million or above. Expertise with complex financing transactions across sectors including power, energy and infrastructure.
• Responsible for marketing, sales and developing business relationships with current and potential clients. Should be comfortable meeting with top management of client companies, Agent banks, and bank committee members.
• Responsible to source, review and present for approval new transactions and annual reviews (via Credit Approval Memorandums) for all business relationships under management to the Credit Committee or other appropriate lending authority level.
• Underwriting and analyzing loans by evaluating and reviewing loan information, including but not limited to financial projections, risk mitigation, financial statements, financial models, lender presentations/decks, public filings, datarooms, diligence reports, appraisal reports, and other related loan information and supporting documentation.
• Ability to present to credit committee in a credible manner, anticipate potential questions in advance, and respond to related requests accurately and efficiently.
• Work with the Corporate Banking Head in the development and implementation of the strategies of corporate banking activities, including providing support on the structuring of complex financing transactions and loan syndications.
• Maintain a sound operating environment including the establishment of a balanced risk management approach and adherence to applicable policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership to ensure that staff has the required competencies to assess the value of businesses, structure financing proposals and market the Bank’s products and services.
• Monitor the implementation and achievement of tactical initiatives and adherence to financial plan (budget), including P&L responsibility.

Competencies:

· Customer focus

· Building strong relations

· Communication

· Leadership

· Business acumen

· Problem analysis & solution

· Ownership

· Collaboration & teamwork

· Honest and ethical

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Required Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business Administration or related field.

· Masters degree preferred.

· 8-10 years’ experience in a similar job (focused on Project Finance) or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Duties Disclaimer:

Please note this position profile is not designed to cover or include a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not indented to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure

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