Asset Manager, Infrastructure Surveillance

OVERVIEW

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

Manage multiple assets to meet deadlines and deliver a consistent high level of service to clients whilst adhering to policies and procedures. Meeting commitments, working independently and as part of a team, taking accountability, staying focused under pressure as well as showing the ability to adjust plans to meet changing needs.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Ongoing monitoring, analysis and efficient risk management of portfolios of performing / non-performing Infrastructure/ PFI (Private Finance Initiative) assets in line with Aviva’s requirements, providing considered credit recommendations and actions
• Support the surveillance and other internal reporting of portfolio transactions as well as new business initiatives

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ongoing Portfolio Monitoring and Analysis
   • Continuously monitor development of individual portfolio transactions and the wider relevant markets in general and inform stakeholders of any material developments in a timely manner
   • Analyse and evaluate related financial, technical and legal reporting provided by borrowers and/or advisors as applicable
   • Prepare decision proposals (e.g. Credit Reviews, Waivers) to clients
   • Support the preparation of regular asset and portfolio reporting
   • Monitor performance and ensure timely covenant tracking with adequate recording (CreditHub)
   • Maintain electronic credit files for respective deals, ensuring key documents have been saved in a timely manner and are easy to locate
   • Liaise pro-actively and effectively with different client departments regarding portfolio deals
   • Work effectively within client’s service level requirements
2.  Surveillance and Reporting
   • Contribute to regular and ad hoc reporting requests from internal management, the client and its auditors on the portfolio, the sector and specific deals
   • Provide input to internal reports
3. New Business Development
   • Support marketing efforts as and when required (e.g. preparation of presentation materials)
   • Observe market for potential service opportunities
   • Contribute to proposals for new business where applicable
   • Cooperation with other areas of Mount Street to support business development initiatives

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Introductory experience/ knowledge in credit risk for Infrastructure loans with enthusiasm to expand existing skillset
• Ideally some understanding of debt instruments and financial markets
• Keen interest and ability to develop a good product knowledge and understanding of key credit risk drivers / risks inherent in the respective borrower industry sectors to evaluate risk exposures and their underlying collateral and deal with complex structures
• (Develop) good writing skills producing robust, concise and insightful decision papers
• Familiarity of MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint and/or other data processing and analysis tools
• Team player
• Good interpersonal and communications skills – both written and oral – to liaise with colleagues as well as clients, counterparties, bankers, advisors, lawyers and the ability to convey complex concepts to third parties
• Ability to represent the company and its clients and articulate their views
• Good organisational skills, a hands-on approach and attention to detail are necessary
• Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment
• Ability to work independently and take accountability while staying focused under pressure as well as being able to adjust plans to meet changing needs