JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title Latin America Credit Risk Officer
Corporate Title Assistant Vice President
Location New York, NY
Overview
The Latin America Credit Risk Management credit team is tasked with managing the
credit risk inherent in Deutsche Bank’s business activities with Latin American
clients, including corporates, banks, non-bank financial institutions and
sovereign counterparties across the region.
As a Credit Officer you will be responsible for handling loan, derivative
(complex and vanilla) and trade-related approvals, setting and monitoring
counterparty credit limits, negotiating credit terms in relevant agreements, and
interfacing with senior management and business personnel on risk issues.
What We Offer You
* A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and
collaboration
* A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility,
generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
* Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and
promote community engagement
* Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits,
retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
* Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
What You’ll Do
* Analyze and recommend approval or declination of credit transactions for
Latin American clients under delegated credit authorities, , ensuring
alignment with risk appetite for the relevant Business Unit, Industry and
Legal Entity, as well as compliance with DB’s credit standards, policies and
procedures.
* Thoroughly assess transaction risks, based upon individual transaction
structure, collateral, credit enhancements and documentation. Recommend risk
enhancements as necessary;
* Define and negotiate credit terms in legal documentation (ISDA/ CSA, GMRA,
loan agreements, etc.) to ensure that documentation allows for proactive risk
management;
* Assist in rating and structuring transactions to achieve optimal risk/return
outcomes;
* Act as intermediary between business units and senior credit committees to
facilitate credit approval and monitoring processes;
* Monitor individual credit/risk positions and developments within given
portfolios; and ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory
requirements.
Skills You’ll Need
* Moderate previous credit experience in Latin American markets;
* Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related fields.
* Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred. Portuguese a plus.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of capital markets products, including
vanilla and complex derivatives, as well as commercial banking products;
* Strong understanding of basic trading documentation and risk mitigation
strategies. Experience in negotiation of derivative contracts and loan
documentation a plus.
* Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize
workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to
ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs
Skills That Will Help You Excel
* Strong interpersonal, leadership and communications skills (verbal and
written) in English and Spanish;
* Significant degree of independence and sound judgment with good attention to
details;
* Strong analytical skills; ability to quickly analyze and assess complex
transactions
* Self- motivated; takes ownership for own career management, seeking
opportunities for continuous development of personal capability and improved
performance contribution
* Actively supports the business strategy, plans and values, contributing to
the achievement of a high-performance culture
*
Expectations
It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in
the New York, NY office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model.
Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees
with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
The salary range for this position in New York City is $100,000 to
$153,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not
limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and
other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation
or any other type of remuneration.
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