Structurer Trade & Export Finance (f/m/x)

Job Description:

For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities.

Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management division.

Together we can make a great impact for our clients home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security. 

Deutsche Bank’s STEF department is a world class arranger of Structured Trade & Export Finance globally. DB has a strong presence in Italy and STEF’s principal product in Italy is Export Credit Agency (ECA) supported finance including tied and untied financing to a variety of clients in Italy and abroad.

The candidate will be involved in all aspects of the STEF, playing an essential transaction origination and structuration role with taking direct responsibility for execution of mandates to arrange a variety of ECA financing deals in collaboration with cross border teams.

The Structurer works closely with Sales/Coverage, Origination and/or Distribution and helps deliver tailored structured products/solutions/platforms to the Bank/clients, in line with the specified needs and in alignment with the strategy of the Bank/Division. The Structurer will develop solutions/platforms based on a good understanding of the Bank/client’s needs and may participate in client meetings along with Sales/Coverage to advise on the key features of the structured product and help close the deal. He/she will also have responsibility for monitoring ongoing transactions and be involved in the review/drafting of marketing, deal execution materials and internal desk reports.

Responsibilities

• Support to the STEF Italy team in the origination of new business opportunities which may involve the marketing, pricing, structuring and execution of new ECA/SACE export finance and untied facilities.
• Be involved in the identification of new business opportunities and the preparation of pitch documents, presentations to clients and calculating transaction KPIs and all other risk/rewards returns.
• Manage of financial and non financial risk in close-cooperation with control and 2nd functions. This includes preparation of applications and presentations of transactions to the relevant decision forums.
• Be responsible, once mandates are secured, for all aspects of transaction execution, including but not limited to negotiations with borrowers and suppliers, managing the credit approval process, dealing with ECA/SACE and undertaking documentation and legal due diligence with external law firms and drafting the loan documentation and other due diligence requirement typical of structured finance transactions.
• Manage and monitor the transactions with any counterparties such as clients, Banking partners and the supplier during the life of the loan.
• Close coordination with the global STEF networks and other DB Corporate Bank and Investment Bank business lines as well as relevant infrastructure functions during the origination and execution of new deals.

Skills

• Degree in Business, Finance or Law.
• Excellent communication skills in Italian and English. Speaking another language would be a plus.
• Minimum 3 years related experience, gained within an Export Finance, structured finance or similar team t a leading commercial or Investment Bank.
• Knowledge of the Italian export finance and financial markets and the wider emerging market landscape would be a distinct advantage.
• Business driven approach – willingness and capability to grow into a client facing role.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Well-being & Benefits

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 centre.

Emotionally and mentally balanced: we support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health. Benefit from initiatives such as counselling and support in difficult life situations and a culture where you can openly speak about mental health (for example a Personal Support Line).

Physically thriving: we support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, Health  Care offerings, standing desks, etc.

Socially connected: we strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self confidence and well being. Benefits vary from different types of paid and unpaid leave, hybrid model of remote working for some positions.

Financially secure: we support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future. Benefit from meal allowance, Pension Fund, Welfare Plan, banking services for employees.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.