Analyst

About the Role

Private Lending Underwriting (PLU), based in Bengaluru, is primarily responsible for the underwriting of loans to GS Private Wealth Management (PWM) clients. PLU assesses, underwrites, documents, and monitors the credit and business risks incurred in loan transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate all risk and economic implications of transactions, using strong analytical and technical skills.
• Work closely with the Regional Lending and Underwriting Team to conduct periodical review of client’s financial position & collateral performance and assess if they remain within acceptable risk parameters for the Bank.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the product suite offered in Private Lending. Ensure consistency in the underwriting and review process and with the standards prescribed in the Product Lending Guides.
• Document the loan structure and analysis for credit approval and file documentation purposes.
• Ensure that loan documentation is consistent with the approved terms and that appropriate risk ratings are assigned to each loan transaction.
• Confirm compliance with all covenant and collateral monitoring procedures.
• Ensure that loan approvals and policy exceptions are documented appropriately and that credit files are maintained in a satisfactory manner.
• Interact with banking regulators on an as needed basis. Provide other support of GS Bank USA’s loan portfolio as requested.
• Foster strong communication with Regional Underwriting and Private Lending teams, Credit Risk Management, PWM teams, clients and GS Bank USA personnel.
• Participate in various business-related initiatives, such as new product development and systems/operational enhancements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Commercial banking and/or private banking underwriting or credit roles experience.
• Types of loans underwritten include: commercial real estate, GS and third-party private equity/hedge funds (including co-invest facilities), aircraft, fine art, hobby properties, private company stock, yachts, marketable securities, etc.
• Financial accounting, analysis, and modeling skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong project management, multi-tasking, and work organization skills.
• Flexible, personable, confident, and self-motivated while focusing on being a team player.
• Desire to be part of a dynamic and growing business.
• No licensing required for this role.

Qualifications

• CA Fresher or experienced.
• CPA or CFA a plus.
• 1-3 years of work experience in a financial field (mortgage or insurance underwriting is not relevant for this role).