Credit Policy Officer (Director)

Job Description

Located in the OFPM, Credit & Equity Investment Policy Division of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the incumbent supports the division with responsibility for assistance in the management of DFC’s Credit Policy program. The incumbent also provides senior-level management advisory services in the form of quantitative & qualitative studies, policy review, program evaluation, unique projects, & authoritative advice related to the integration of DFC’s various programs.

Major Duties

• Recommend improvements to existing credit policies and procedures for the administration of Direct Loan and Investment Guaranty Programs; design and implement new and innovative approaches to credit policy issues; assess new loan and loan guaranty products; present and defend project credit assessments and proposals to top DFC officials and stakeholders.
• Review credit underwriting of new financings; provide independent, detailed credit assessments of complex new international project and corporate financings, as presented by originating teams, and provide teams with guidance and expert opinion as to the quality and potential weaknesses of the proposals; recommend modifications to such proposals to meet DFC and appropriate industry credit standards.
• Participate in the review of projects for compliance with credit policies and procedures and applicable underwriting guidelines.
• Review commitment letters and finance agreements for major financing commitments per Office of Development Credit and Office of Structured Finance policy.
• Recommend to Office of Development Credit and Structured Finance project teams’ innovative methods for structuring particularly complex proposed finance projects and those with novel financing and credit problems. Aids project teams in developing models for assessing risk of complex projects.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your experience in all of the following:
1) Experience analyzing small/medium and large corporate loan applications and making recommendations for loan approval/disapproval;
2) Experience conducting credit analyses of complex international project and corporate financing proposals to determine their financial, technical, economic, legal, marketing, and political feasibility;
3) Experience reviewing corporate loan proposals to ensure compliance with credit risk requirements, credit policies, and underwriting guidelines for a lending institution; and
4) Experience utilizing credit metrics and risk measurement tools to assess the viability of international project and corporate financing proposals.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your experience in all of the following:
1) Experience analyzing small/medium and large corporate loan applications and making independent determinations or recommendations for loan approval/disapproval;
2) Experience serving as a technical expert, independently conducting in-depth analyses of complex international project and corporate financing proposals to determine their financial, technical, economic, legal, marketing, and political feasibility;
3) Experience providing expert knowledge in reviewing corporate loan proposals to ensure compliance with credit risk requirements, credit policies, and underwriting guidelines for a lending institution; and
4) Experience developing and implementing credit metrics and risk measurement tools to assess the viability of international project and corporate financing proposals.

A BA and/or MBA in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field is highly desirable.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

About the Organization

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is the U.S. Government's development finance institution. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. We invest in projects that create jobs in emerging markets in sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, telecommunications, and financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.

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