SVB - Director- Structured Fund Solutions

Overview:

Together, Silicon Valley Bank and First Citizens offer you the strength and stability of a diversified financial institution with a 125-year tradition of service and the personalized approach of a nimble financial partner.

 

First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services including a network of more than 550 branches in 23 states and commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets.

 

Structured Fund Solutions is a division of Global Fund Banking and is a provider of bespoke bilateral and syndicated asset-backed lending solutions to private equity, private credit and venture capital funds.

 

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join the Structuring, Diligence, and Deal Management team within Structured Fund Solutions (SFS) in New York.  You will be responsible for supporting senior members of the team in the structuring, underwriting, execution, and ongoing management of complex asset-backed loans to private equity, private credit, and venture capital funds. 

As a senior member of the team, you will be required to optimize workplace productivity, identify and mitigate risk and promote an inclusive environment. A passion for leadership and client-focused approach is essential to ensure an exceptional level of service and organizational support to clients, the business and internal stakeholders. 

Responsibilities:

• Drive the structuring, underwriting, execution and ongoing management of a suite of financing solutions to closed end funds, specifically, (i) lender financing to direct lenders, including private credit funds and BDCs, (ii) NAV financing to buyout and growth equity funds, and (iii) NAV financing to private equity secondaries funds.
• Prepare, and present, approval materials to senior management and senior approvers.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, working with them to deliver a premium client service experience and resolving issues to ensure smooth transaction lifecycles.
• Collaborate with internal and external legal counsel to review and negotiate credit agreements.
• End to end loan lifecycle management including (i) periodic portfolio monitoring, (ii) administration of cash flow waterfalls, (iii) creating and reviewing periodic borrowing bases, and (iv) risk reporting to internal stakeholders.
• Cultivate relationships with origination, legal, accounting and risk management teams and various internal support functions.
• Provide guidance and mentoring for Associates on the team.

The base pay for this position is relative to your experience but the range is generally $177,984-$266,976 per year. This position is eligible for variable compensation, which may be in the form of incentive, bonus, or commission pay. First Citizens offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits program which you can review here: 

 

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Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in structuring, underwriting, execution, and execution of corporate and/or asset-backed loans or HS Diploma/GED and 10-12  years of experience. 

 

Preferred: 

 

• 8+ years relevant financial experience (lender finance, NAV finance, corporate finance, and/or leveraged finance experience)
• Experience in a team leader and people manager position with ability to motivate and direct resources as required in a dynamic work environment
• Strong prioritization skills, ability to deliver within tight timelines, effectiveness in planning and ensure quality output whilst demonstrating excellent attention to detail
• Strong numerical, and written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial literacy
• Undergraduate degree