Main function of the job

• The Senior Lead CIB Portfolio Manager will be responsible for meeting the long-term financial objectives and risk tolerance for corporate banking FIG clients headquartered in the EMEA region.
• The candidate will be an individual contributor reporting to the EMEA Head of FIG Portfolio Management and will act as a senior subject‑matter authority for Banks credit risk across the region, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures outlined by the Line of Business and the Enterprise Risk framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide oversight of the FIG Banks credit portfolio, leading analysis and recommendations on moderately to highly complex and higher‑risk credit matters for cross functional stakeholders and internal partners. Expected to take the lead on credit and capital allocation recommendations at appropriate forums or committees.
• Partner with senior FIG and CIB leadership to help shape portfolio strategy, risk appetite, and capital deployment priorities for the EMEA Banks portfolio.
• Lead coordination and execution of loan booking, closing, legal documentation and compliance requirements.
• Detailed credit, financial statement analysis, industry analysis and projection modelling to ensure accurate portfolio monitoring, accurate risk ratings, covenant compliance, watchlist updates, and recognition of potential problems loans.
• Promote the maintenance of a portfolio that adheres to all applicable credit policies and compliance requirements. Ensure internal risk reviews and assessments are performed in a timely and satisfactory manner.
• Monitor industry and macroeconomic trends to deliver forward‑looking portfolio insights and proactively manage risks and opportunities.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to ensure Lines of Business expectations and priorities are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist with coordination and preparation for borrower/portfolio reviews and responses for internal and external exams.
• Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy within CIB Portfolio Management functional area. Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including more experienced leadership.
• Identify opportunities and recommend strategies for process improvement and risk control development within CIB Portfolio Management functional area.

Skills and Requirements

• 8+ years of CIB Portfolio Management or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

TBA with HR:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Banks’ credit risk and underwriting guidelines and CIB credit policies. A broad knowledge of market traded products and counterparty credit exposure will be particularly advantageous.
• Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment. Strong negotiating skills with experience leading efforts with multiple stakeholder groups. Experience in the Securities industry, including sector-based experience.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements across the EMEA region.
• Experience in dealing with senior leaders across business divisions and risk and control departments
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound judgement with a high level of discretion.
• Dynamic, highly motivated, target oriented and professionally committed.
• Resilient, proactive, and hands-on with a can-do attitude.
• Unquestionable ethics and integrity.

Posting End Date:

30 Apr 2026

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