RSG - VP + - London
Vice President / Executive Director - Risk Solutions Group (Corporate, Project Finance & Infrastructure)
Location: London
Level: Vice President - Executive Director (6-20 years' experience)
Sector: Investment Banking
Client Coverage: Corporates, Project Finance, Infrastructure & Sponsors
Overview
A leading investment bank is seeking to hire a Vice President to Executive Director within its Risk Solutions Group (RSG) team in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for originating, structuring and executing risk management and financing solutions for a portfolio of corporate, infrastructure, energy transition and project finance clients.
This is a front-office revenue-generating role requiring a highly commercial individual with strong client relationships across corporate treasury, CFO offices, financial sponsors and infrastructure investors. The role will involve delivering tailored solutions across interest rates, foreign exchange, commodities, inflation and liability management, whilst partnering closely with Investment Banking, DCM, Leveraged Finance, Project Finance, Markets and Structuring teams. The mandate aligns closely with existing UK Corporate and RSG coverage opportunities identified internally.
Key Responsibilities
- Originate and develop relationships with UK and international corporates, project finance borrowers, infrastructure funds, utilities, energy transition clients and sponsor-backed businesses.
- Advise clients on risk management strategies across:
- Interest Rate Risk
- Foreign Exchange Risk
- Inflation Risk
- Commodity Risk
- Debt Portfolio Hedging
- Deal Contingent and Acquisition Hedging
- Structure and execute derivative solutions tailored to clients' funding, investment and risk management requirements.
- Partner with DCM, Leveraged Finance, Project Finance and Corporate Banking teams to identify opportunities across financing transactions.
- Lead client discussions around refinancing, debt issuance, liability management exercises and capital structure optimisation.
- Drive revenue generation through cross-selling markets products and risk management solutions.
- Coordinate with Structuring, Trading and Legal teams to deliver complex transactions from origination through execution.
- Maintain a strong understanding of market developments, regulatory changes and sector-specific trends impacting infrastructure and project finance borrowers.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to broader business development initiatives across the franchise.
Required Experience
- 6-20 years of experience gained within:
- Risk Solutions Group (RSG)
- Corporate Derivatives Sales
- Corporate Risk Management
- Infrastructure & Project Finance Solutions
- Debt Capital Markets
- Structured Financing Solutions
- Corporate Treasury Advisory
- Demonstrated track record covering corporate, infrastructure, utilities, renewables, energy transition or project finance clients.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Interest Rate Derivatives
- FX Derivatives
- Inflation Products
- Commodity Hedging Solutions
- Debt and Capital Markets Products
- Experience originating and executing complex hedging strategies linked to financing transactions, acquisitions and infrastructure projects.
- Established relationships with Treasurers, CFOs, Project Finance teams, Infrastructure Funds and Sponsors.
- Strong commercial mindset with a proven ability to generate revenues and develop client relationships.
Preferred Background
Candidates may currently be employed within:
- Investment Banking Risk Solutions Groups
- Corporate Derivatives Sales Teams
- Infrastructure & Project Finance Risk Advisory Teams
- Corporate Financing & Risk Solutions Platforms
- Infrastructure, Utilities or Energy Transition Coverage Teams
- Structured Solutions Sales Teams
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