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Develop strong marketing strategy for the Asset Based Lending Division including calling on referral sources and target companies in the Northeast region. Originate and close on a minimum of three to five transactions each year. Achieve annual new commitments closed of $100 million. Cross-sell other bank products including cash management, FX, interest rate hedging and capital markets capabilities.

Qualifications

BA (MBA a plus) in Business, Accounting or Economics and at least 8 years experience in structuring, syndicating, and successfully closing structured commercial finance transactions.


Strong industry knowledge and contacts.


Ability to work independently and build trusting working relationships.


Sound business judgment and ability to properly assess and qualify asset based lending opportunities.


Excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills.

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week: 40


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of RBS Asset Finance, Inc. to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other factor protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
386701]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2448294-Stamford-Lending
The Sourcing Group Manager - MIB is an experienced Procurement professional providing strategic sourcing expertise and guidance across multiple business lines. This role will incorporate a strong consultant oriented approach working with the business lines to deliver cost effective, efficient solutions to sourcing challenges.  Through engagement with business partners and a deep understanding of the market and commodities you are responsible for developing and delivering sourcing strategies that positively impact the business. 
Purpose of the role:



Provide input to managed commodity strategies, delivering supply chain projects and managing key suppliers across RBS group.

Support the development and implementation of category strategies for the areas under their direct control.

Develop and implement a robust project based approach to ensure the pro-active management of contracts and projects ensuring the delivery of cost saving and revenue benefits

Ensure that commercial agreements with third party suppliers mitigate both supply chain and contract risk.  

Deliverables:



Support delivery of sourcing benefits on approx. $200m of influenced spend across multiple commodities (wide range of commodities including Technology, Legal and Resourcing). 

Develop and execute regional or global sourcing strategies and practices across managed commodities and work with colleagues in UK, Europe, India, and Asia as needed.

Minimize commercial, legal and supply chain risk across all areas within remit.

Use sound knowledge of commodities supply base to make suitable recommendations for a range of project specific requirements.

Run e-sourcing events and demonstrate to business flexibility of e-sourcing approach.

Support Supplier Management activities to deliver measurable ongoing benefits.

Create and develop strong working relationships with key internal and external partners up to Executive levels to achieve sourcing objectives and be able to challenge business requests in line with demand management objectives.

Drive innovation related to strategic sourcing and supplier relations


Qualifications

A solid understanding of Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management approaches.

Bachelor's degree in business or a related technical field required

5 years relevant experience at a Fortune 500 organization; prior sourcing or consulting experience preferred

Ability to work under pressure with efficiency and accuracy

Ability to plan and prioritize workload

High-level understanding and application of financial and management accounting principles within purchasing

Strong negotiation skills applied in complex negotiations within the Purchasing cycle

Working knowledge of relevant sourcing platforms (Oracle, Ariba, etc) helpful

Demonstrable experience managing suppliers with pervasive relationships across many areas of a large organization a plus

Project management experience preferred

THESE POSITION WILL BE LOCATED IN STAMFORD, CT
It’s a unique time – having gone through an extraordinary period in our long history we are now delivering a renewed strategy. Procurement Services is playing a significant role in the Market and International Banking (M&IB) journey. We are consistently recognized as global leaders in supply chain management, our capability and solutions are in more demand than ever, delivering value to our customers and businesses in the Americas and globally as part of RBS.
In the US, M&IB is a leading banking and fixed-income capital markets firm. RBS is among the principal suppliers of corporate finance and debt capital markets services.
M&IB Products& Services:



Banking: Corporate Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance Asset-Backed Finance, Corporate Finance, Real Estate Finance, Infrastructure Finance, Aviation Finance Project Finance and Equity Financing.


 

Markets: US Treasuries Primary Dealer, Agencies, Asset and Mortgage-Backed Trading and Sales, Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Trading and Sales, Investment Grade, High Yield, Loan and Distressed Credit Trading and Sales, Foreign Exchange, Futures, Commodities, Equities, Interest Rate Derivatives, Currency and Interest Options and Risk Management.

Non-M&IB Businesses in the US: Citizens Financial Group, RBS America, RBS Lynk and Charter One.
Customers (External and/or internal): Large and Mid-sized Corporate Banks, Insurance Companies, Pension Funds, Asset Managers and Hedge Funds. 
Key goal: Our key goal is to become a leading Corporate and Institutional bank in the US and a Top 5 Firm in the US Debt Markets. To accomplish this, we are looking to expand our reach with large corporates while deepening our penetration with our institutional clients.
Main locations: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Manhattan Beach, New York, San Francisco, Stamford, Washington, D.C.
 

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week:   40


Work Schedule:    Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
 

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of RBS Citizens, N.A. to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other factor protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

385632]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2359854-Stamford-Corporate
This commercially experienced individual will provide a high level of supplier and internal quality and Risk assurance. The incumbent will work with the Business Units, Contract Management and Procurement Services in providing an independent assessment of Supply Chain compliance with current internal / external regulation.
The role will focus on performing a cycle of both planned and reactive reviews to understand the existing level of compliance within the Supply Chain; subsequently seek to improve levels to stated regulatory / legislative levels, as well as look to develop broad levels of excellence. There will also be an expectation to perform some Sourcing activity.
Purpose of the role:



Drive and report compliance to Purchase to Pay (P2P) channels (when applicable), preferred and approved suppliers, contract policy and Vendor risk assessment requirements.

Support existing and any new Divestment programmes and Deliver Procurement Services activities in line with Divestment programme milestones.

Support existing and any new Vendor management regulatory activity and report on progress to internal partners up to Executive levels.

Support the implementation of the Contract management policy within the Market International Banking (M&IB) business

Support sourcing activity across multiple commodities.

  Deliverables:



Support P2P program implementation (FIRST) in 2013 and investigate/support the need to implement an interim P2P channel solution prior to FIRST. 

In the absence of a formal interim P2P channel pre-First; define/ help implement a process that will ensure that due diligence is followed when on-boarding new vendors or services (i.e.: automate the new vendor request approval form, no payment to vendors in the absence of a contract and/or risk assessment…).

Support the Contract Management team in identifying contracts in scope, engaging with the business, aligning with sourcing strategies.

Support delivery of sourcing benefits on approx. $50m of influenced spend across managed commodities (multiple commodities including Legal, Resourcing and Technology). 

 

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business or a related technical field required

5 years relevant experience at a Fortune 500 organization; prior sourcing or consulting experience preferred

Ability to work under pressure with efficiency and accuracy

Ability to plan and prioritize workload

Experienced in driving change across levels of an organization, and challenges that purchasing department experiences.

Understanding of role that purchasing plays in an organization, and challenges that purchasing department experiences.

Project management experience preferred

 

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week:   40


Work Schedule:    Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
 

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of RBS Citizens, N.A. to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other factor protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

385328]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2343528-Stamford-Corporate
Provide RBS Citizens Healthcare business unit,  corporate finance, equity valuation, relative value analysis, comparable analysis, syndication and distribution support for senior debt financings, as well as, full capital structure analysis including second lien, mezzanine debt and debt capacity analysis, Advise client teams on appropriate capital structure, coordinate with syndication and capital markets professionals on execution strategies and mobilize the necessary RBS and Citizens resources against those client opportunities. Qualify new banking opportunities collaboratively with capital markets, credit underwriting and relationship teams. Participate in portfolio reviews, responding to pre-screen memos and in the ordinary course.   Establish presentation time lines, coordinate and mobilize internal capital market resources and develop pitch concepts.   In effect, partner with CFG capital markets and syndication professionals, and RBS Securities Inc to design optimal capital structure execution strategies.  Architect pitch idea presentations and oversee creation of same by junior staff.  Establish and cultivate healthcare and financial sponsor relationships.   Prepare and manage analysts & associates in the preparation of offering materials to potential investors.  Negotiate critical structural elements with client and investors. Manage distribution process to successful closing of transaction.  Liaise with risk management to ensure that appropriate credit and market risks are identified and addressed. Maintain effective license to operate by sustaining a high level of trust and confidence by senior line and risk management.  Manage pool of analysts and associates to include efficiency of their work flows, prioritization of assignments, guidance and coaching on financial modeling and comparable deal analysis.  Ensure analyst and associate work is done timely and accurately.
 

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years experience in Mid Corporate/Middle Market, healthcare leveraged finance preferably with a top 5 ranked institution. 
Additionally, the candidate must have experience working in investment banking; have a thorough knowledge of corporate finance and valuation experience
Proven track record in transactions involving Senior Debt, Mezzanine Debt, Second Lien loans, securitizations, Equity Placements, M&A and Interest Rate Derivative Products Master’s degree or equivalent experience  
Series 7 & 63 licenses
Demonstrated burning desire to succeed and drive business
Effective communications and influencing skills
Strong credit acumen
Minimum 10 years experience in Mid Corporate/Middle Market, healthcare leveraged finance preferably with a top 5 ranked institution
 

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week:   40


Work Schedule:    Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
 

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of RBS Citizens, N.A. to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other factor protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

384392]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2317472-Stamford-Finance
The Portfolio Manager (PM) position in Technology Banking is a multi-faceted role responsible for both the management of an existing portfolio of loans and the underwriting of new loans.  PMs provide primary client management support for an assigned portfolio of loans and may assist in directing less experienced portfolio managers or credit analysts.  The role supports Relationship Managers in all aspects of servicing customers and converting prospects including: routine and special servicing matters, assisting with customer presentations, and managing research and marketing material for client prospecting.  PM typically accompanies Relationship Manager when servicing clients and seeks opportunities to cross-sell additional financial products.
 The role requires the following skills: 1) strong credit acumen; 2) excellent communication skills; 3) strong business writing skills; 4) experience managing client interaction; 5) due diligence analysis; 6) understanding of bank regulation and compliance; 7) ability to work well with internal and external clients; and, 8) high level of initiative and capability to work independently on financings and other responsibilities.  PMs will need to interact with customers independently to address non-routine client servicing matters in addition to risk related items.  Candidates must have excellent computer, excel modeling, and powerpoint skills.  Position requires experience with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, public SEC filings, rating agency reports, and equity research reports for industry and comparable analysis.  
 The position will require constant interaction with business line managers, product partners, credit risk management, and colleagues throughout RBS Citizens, its parent, and subsidiaries. Daily responsibilities include: preparation of credit approvals for amendments and new loan opportunities, loan modifications, annual reviews, quarterly reviews, earnings calls, ad-hoc credit risk management requests, client presentations, compliance reporting, reviewing and negotiating loan agreement documents, loan closing and funding, and attending customer meetings.
 We are looking for Portfolio Manager/Underwriters with leveraged finance skills and prior experience underwriting Lead Arranger and Club transactions.  Portfolio Managers will be directly involved in establishing underwriting due diligence, identifying key transaction risks and mitigating factors, and documenting the loan documents following credit approval.  Prior experience in the Technology lending industry is a plus.
 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent work experience
10+ years experience in portfolio management and underwriting in commercial lending at a relevant financial institution, commercial or investment bank
Successful completion of a formal credit training program
Existing knowledge of assigned marketplace a strong plus
Advanced analytical, loan structuring, underwriting, documentation, credit, presentation, and organization skills
Strong PC Proficiency and Microsoft Office applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week:   40


Work Schedule:    Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
 

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of RBS Citizens, N.A. to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other factor protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

384117]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2259010-Stamford-Sales-and-Service
Highly visible senior management leadership role requiring independence, decisiveness and strong interpersonal skills combined with the ability to prioritize and operate in a multitasked and geographically dispersed environment.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:


Insure compliance with Credit Policy.  Daily and weekly approvals of significant and insignificant credit amendments, waivers, etc for the assigned portfolio.  Schedule, facilitate and manage the SCR quarterly review process, including quality control of reports.   Schedule, facilitate and manage the Pre-PER and PER review process, including quality control of reports.    Provide technical advice and assistance to relationship managers in the evaluations and restructuring of individual transactions.  Respond to external regulators re scheduling of audits and questions re audit results.  Manage and facilitate the Credit Review process.   Credit related projects as required on a periodic basis.   Serve as designated representative on various committees on a periodic basis.   Manage Credit Policy projects on a periodic basis.


Interface with Team Leaders and Relationship managers re preparation and review of SNC transactions.
 

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in financially oriented major.


Masters degree preferred.


10-15 years of commercial credit experience- line lending experience of five years strongly preferred.


Senior level communication/interpersonal, coaching and negotiation skills
 

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week:   40


Work Schedule:    Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
 

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of RBS Citizens, N.A. to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other factor protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

384140]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2229101-Stamford-Risk-Management
Generate mortgage applications for the CCO Mortgage.  Meet sales goals and objectives.  Manage sales team to call on Real Estate Brokers, Developers, CPA's and other referral sources to obtain mortgage leads.  Recruit and develop and manage quality sales team that generates quality loans compliant with CCO Mortgage policies and procedures.  Maintain a broad understanding of products, guidelines and pricing strategies.
 

Qualifications

4 years of mortgage experience.


Bachelor's Degree preferred.


Minimum 2 years management experience in the mortgage industry.


Excellent sales presentation and marketing skills.


Excellent written, organizational and communication skills required.


Outstanding interpersonal skills.


Working knowledge of FNMA-DU/FHLMC


Successful candidate must meet and comply with all requirements set forth in the SAFE Act, including, but not limited to successful completion of the required background checks and obtaining a Unique Identifier from the NMLRS
 

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week:   40


Work Schedule:    Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
 

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of RBS Citizens, N.A. to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other factor protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
380969]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 1861019-Stamford-Sales-and-Service