TFL – Lending, AVP

Position Overview

Role Description

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Lending Operations will be responsible for the operational oversight of end-to-end deal closing activities for syndicated and bilateral deals. This role requires a deep understanding of the bilateral and syndicated loan life cycle, as well as knowledge of deal closing, loan servicing systems, reconciliation, and break resolution.

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What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy,

• Best in class leave policy.

• Gender neutral parental leaves

• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)

• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members

• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents

• Accident and Term life Insurance

• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

Deal Management & Setup:

• Review and validate facility agreements, term sheets, and credit approvals for accurate deal setup.
• Manage the deal closing lifecycle, including Conditions Precedent (CP) tracking.
• Validate funding notices and ensure drawdown readiness.

Coordination & Collaboration:

• Coordinate with Front Office, Legal, Credit, Agency, and Operations teams.
• Engage and influence stakeholders, internal partners, and peers associated with Lending Operations.
• Collaborate with and influence all levels of professionals, including experienced managers.
• Maintain high levels of engagement with Lenders, Middle Office, Finance, Business, and Credit Risk Managers.

Control & Compliance:

• Ensure maker-checker controls, data integrity, and duplicate prevention.
• Ensure all controls and DB requirements are adhered to, and risk items escalated immediately.
• Comply with audit and compliance regulations, acting as the focal point for internal and external audits.
• Comply with DB Policies, Guidelines, and Controls.
• Ensure timely escalation to Senior management, as appropriate.

Process Improvement & Projects:

• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development.
• Critically provide input, development, and management of projects (client transitions, system enhancements, process reviews).
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of new and revised systems, policies, and guidelines.

Subject Matter Expertise & Escalations:

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), handling complex process-related queries and clarifications.
• Manage process escalations from internal/external customers.

Your skills and experience

• Education & Experience: Master's/ Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting with 13-16 years of relevant experience in deal closing, Loan documentation and loan servicing in a Back office/Financial industry.
• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of Nostro, General Ledger reconciliation, SWIFT, other remittance systems, and strong Loan IQ (LS2) skills.
• Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of deal origination and syndication processes, familiarity with loan documentation, credit agreements, admin forms, and assignment agreements.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving, investigative, risk & control mindset, and people & Stakeholder management skills.
• Availability: Open to working in EMEA shifts.

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career.

• Coaching and support from experts in your team.

• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.

• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.html

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.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.