Credit Risk & Portfolio Underwriter, Associate - Healthcare (Leverage Lending)

Overview

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is hiring an Associate to join the Lending Management Group in the Corporate & Investment Banking Department. This position will work with Relationship Managers (RM's) as a liaison from the division's Lending Management Group (LMG) to facilitate a greater number of client opportunities for the Bank.

This role is an opportunity to help grow the Healthcare portfolio and your career. Ideal candidates will have experience in credit and portfolio underwriting, specifically in the Healthcare (Med Tech, Life Sciences, Bio Tech, Pharma, Hospitals) industry, with a focus in leveraged lending.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $150,000 and $200,000. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Responsibilities

Provide support in managing and executing transactions from beginning to closing including building and maintaining financial models.

Execution of transaction closing and legal documentation.

Monitor and evaluate current events related to the specific assigned sector and advise RM of these events.

Manage the preparation of credit applications, borrower rating applications, annual and quarterly client reviews.

Oversee junior analysts on the team to drive transactions forwarded to completion.

End to end ownership of the portfolio and clients under assignment, from the point of origination to deal closing to ongoing monitoring.

Qualifications

3+ years in a relevant role, preference for previous bank experience.

Outstanding financial modeling/valuation and analytical skill.

Knowledge and skill in legal documentation.

Strong finance and accounting skills with an ability to read and interpret financial statements and perform credit analysis proficiently.

Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail and an ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner against strict deadlines.

Ability to execute transactions from beginning to end with minimal supervision.