Supported the STEF team in originating and structuring commercial, single and multiple ECA-backed buyer credits, interacting closely with export credit agencies, private risk insurers, banks and corporates
Prepared client presentations, information memorandums, letters of interest and indicative term sheets for perspective clients, syndicates and pool deal participants
Calculated returns and analyzed business plans in order to assess credit risk and prepare comprehensive credit applications in collaboration with credit and risk portfolio management teams
Contributed to the collection of conditions precedent documents for financial close and supported STEF and Loan Operations teams for closing and drawing procedures / Supported the various teams in pre and post closing processes, by: drafting credit applications for setting-up and renewal of credit limits, preparing Closing Notes, contributing to the collection of conditions precedent documents for financial close, supporting font, middle and back office teams in closing and drawing procedures, assisting in waiver requests processing, etc.
Supported the team in its daily processes by maintaining updated reporting tools and marketing materials
Three six-month rotations within the Global Transaction Banking core businesses – Structured Trade and Export Finance, Trade Finance and Cash Management Corporates
Helped team members with the origination of new transactions by preparing pitch books, marketing materials and industry analyses to interpret business data and assist in the decision-making process
Assisted senior team members in the origination, structuring and execution of new trade finance transactions, involving trade guarantees, documentary credits and supply chain finance solutions
Analyzed financial information, performed ongoing portfolio analyses and profitability calculations for each deal taking into account Basel III requirements
Helped in drafting credit applications for setting-up and renewal of credit limits from the initial request to the final approval in close coordination with the credit department
Developed and maintained reporting tools and databases for internal analyses
Throughout the whole duration of the Graduate Training Program and within each team, supported the senior team members in originating and structuring new transactions, by: analyzing business and financial information for potential projects, preparing various client presentations, calculating returns and ensuring that each deal is in accordance with internal financial metrics, preparing and following-up on RPM and CRM requests, drafting letters of interest and term sheets, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures
Supported the various teams in pre and post closing processes, by: drafting credit applications for setting-up and renewal of credit limits, preparing Closing Notes, contributing to the collection of conditions precedent documents for financial close, supporting font, middle and back office teams in closing and drawing procedures, assisting in waiver requests processing, etc.
Also actively supported the teams in their daily administrative processes by: maintaining updated reporting tools, databases and marketing materials for various internal analyses
Participated in the closing of 2 cross border transactions in the UK and Ecuador and assisted in the due diligence process for another 3 small cap transactions (<US$50m)
Conducted detailed business, financial and valuation analyses of target companies to prepare teasers and investment presentations for regular communication with top management and business teams
Liaising with a range of stakeholders including the top management, clients, M&A advisors, finance & tax advisors, and legal advisors to ensure the smooth transitioning of the due diligence process
Assisted in drafting legal documents (LOIs, NDAs, side letters and buying mandates)
