Vice President Structured Export Finance

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Vacancy concerns a Product Finance IV position with the Structured Export Finance team based in Amsterdam. Position concerns working in the front office within a team of 15 dedicated professionals, where you will be originating, structuring and executing medium to long term export finance transactions as well as developing and growing certain export finance markets as an integral part of various deal teams. The position involves contact with clients, prospects, export credit agencies, banks, technical and legal advisors as well as cooperation with internal functions such as Credit Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Sector teams. It may also involve leading certain (regulatory or other relevant) projects.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Committed and commercially minded professional with attention to detail and ability to work in a structured way
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in export/ project finance or in another relevant area
• University degree in e.g. finance, engineering or law
• Self-critical with demonstrated ability to perform under tight deadlines
• Ability to swiftly identify the key issues (including legal/technical aspects) in transaction structures
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English (verbal and in writing) is a must; another language is a plus

ABOUT US

With 60,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what’s possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer’s interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse and supportive colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us. Apply today.

As Vice President your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and maintain client relationships with (i) exporters of capital goods and related services (ii) importers/borrowers in emerging markets (iii) Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) in the exporting countries in order to mitigate the political and commercial risks involved in export financings and (iv) semi-governmental agencies engaged in trade promotion
• Prospect / pursue new transaction opportunities via contacts with internal and external stakeholders and networks. Support the planning of marketing activities in the export markets you are active in
• Support and / or lead the structuring and execution of transactions including commercial and credit risk discussions and documentation negotiations, and ensure that all internal processes are correctly followed
• Manage/monitor relevant part of the existing portfolio transactions, support / lead the process for waiver requests and contribute to annual credit reviews
• Participate in external events and associations
• Lead or participate in relevant projects
• Coach junior colleagues in the team