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Milan head office – Piazza della Repubblica 32
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Company description
Solution Bank is an Italian challenger bank owned by SC Lowy, an alternative asset manager, leader in high yield to distressed credit, special situations across Asia and Europe.
Solution Bank is a modern reality with a focus on financing not covered comprehensively by traditional banks due to the lack of specialization. We invest in a broad range of sectors, instruments and strategies, seeking high unlevered returns with low volatility. As such, we operate in selected credit areas such as corporate finance and SME lending, syndicated loans and HY bonds, purchase and refinancing of NPLs and UTP as well as real estate financing.
Offer description
The candidate will work in the Investment Team based in Milan as Junior Analyst, with a focus on the Corporate Lending, Leveraged Loan and High-Yield Bond area. Day-to-day tasks responsibilities will include:
- Analyzing financial information and performing credit due diligence;
- Creating financial models and performing scenario analysis on business plans;
- Drafting investment committee memos;
- Monitoring investments portfolio;
- Participating in client meetings.
Specialistic and IT competences
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Powerpoint);
- A previous experience in Corporate and Leverage Finance, Investment Fund is a plus but not mandatory;
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills in English (mandatory);
- Solid understanding of financial analysis.
Soft skills
- Team Spirit;
- Detail oriented, proactive, self-starter and flexible.
Credit Specialist, Regional Network Support
Bologna – 150 Via Mazzini, at the corner of Via Mengoli
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In order to support the bank’s growth and strengthen its workforce, the bank is currently seeking a Credit Specialist to support the Regional Network, to be based at the Head Office in Bologna.
Position description
The candidate will join the team reporting to the Head of the Regional Network and will assist the branches in preparing loan applications. He or she will serve as a liaison between the Branch Managers and the Credit Office at Headquarters, ensuring a timely and effective flow of information, providing technical and specialized support during the application review process, and ensuring that credit assessments are fully aligned with company policies.
Main activities:
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Support for the Regional Network (branches) in analyzing the creditworthiness of applicants (retail and small business customers), with regard to the various loan products;
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support for the Regional Network in managing relationships with credit consortia, Medio Credito Centrale, SACE, and information providers (Cerved, CRIF, etc.);
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support for the Regional Network in preparing the credit application, including the collection of documentation used in the preliminary review process;
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Collaboration with the Retail Lending Operations Office to ensure proper oversight of the approval and finalization of loans and investments originated by the regional network.
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar position at financial institutions;
- knowledge of government guarantees (e.g., MCC/SACE);
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a bachelor’s degree in economics or a related field.
What we offer:
- Direct hire at Solution Bank, with a contract and position commensurate with your profile and experience;
- a dynamic and growing environment, with opportunities to contribute to strategic projects;
- training and professional development programs;
- Work location: Bologna (with the possibility of hybrid work, subject to company policy).
Credit Back Office
Bologna – 150 Via Mazzini, at the corner of Via Mengoli
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The successful candidate will be assigned to the Specialized Lending Operations Office (Credit Division) at the Bologna Headquarters.
Position description
The resource will be responsible for overseeing the entire credit approval process, ensuring that all activities related to decision-making, the preparation of contracts and collateral, and the disbursement of credit are carried out accurately, in a timely manner, and in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.
Main activities:
- independently manage the entire credit approval process, from decision-making to disbursement;
- Coordinate and verify the preparation of contractual documentation and security interests and personal guarantees;
- conduct checks for completeness and regulatory compliance, reporting any issues or anomalies;
- manage relationships with corporate and retail clients, notaries, legal advisors, and other relevant stakeholders;
- Provide specialized support to the Credit team and the Legal department in drafting contract terms;
- monitor deadlines related to renewals, guarantees, and conditions precedent, and prepare any necessary corrective actions;
- contribute to process optimization;
- Work with the Risk Management and Compliance departments to ensure compliance with Group policies and regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
- a bachelor’s degree in economics or law;
- 5–6 years of experience in similar roles at banks or financial institutions;
- Excellent knowledge of banking regulations, loan agreements, and the main types of collateral;
- knowledge of corporate financial statements;
- analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for working in multidisciplinary teams.
What we offer:
- Direct hire at Solution Bank, with a contract and position commensurate with your profile and experience;
- a dynamic and growing environment, with opportunities to contribute to strategic projects;
- training and professional development programs;
- Work location: Bologna (with the possibility of hybrid work, subject to company policy).
Internship in Milan (Corporate Banking)
Milan – Piazza della Repubblica 32
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The successful candidate will join the Specialized Lending – Real Estate & Special Situations division, based in Milan.
Main activities:
The trainee will support the Investment Team in the evaluation, analysis, execution and monitoring of debt transactions, ranging from leveraged loans, HY bonds, corporate & real estate financing, UTP and NPLs.
With the support of a senior colleague, you will be responsible for:
- review of info memoranda, due diligence packages and market research;
- preparation of credit memos (business description, market outlook, management, historical financial statements, projections, comparables);
- modelling, building and updating financial models for financing operations and developing scenario analyses;
- preparation of financial analysis and business planning;
- monitoring of the investment portfolio;
- preparation of marketing presentations/documents.
What we’re looking for:
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computer skills in Microsoft Office, including a good knowledge of Excel (financial modeling) and PowerPoint (presentations);
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currently preparing for a master’s degree;
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Previous experience in real estate, corporate and leveraged finance, and investment funds is a plus.
Features:
- curious, proactive, reliable, and pragmatic;
- strong analytical skills;
- good interpersonal skills;
- An international mindset—an exchange program abroad is a plus.
Internship in Milan (Corporate Banking)
Milan – Piazza della Repubblica 32
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La figura ricercata sarà inserita all’interno dell’Area Specialized Lending – Corporate Lending & Leveraged Finance, con sede a Milano.
Main activities:
The trainee will support the Investment Team in the evaluation, analysis, execution and monitoring of debt transactions, ranging from leveraged loans, HY bonds, corporate & real estate financing, UTP and NPLs.
With the support of a senior colleague, you will be responsible for:
- review of info memoranda, due diligence packages and market research;
- preparation of credit memos (business description, market outlook, management, historical financial statements, projections, comparables);
- modelling, building and updating financial models for financing operations and developing scenario analyses;
- preparation of financial analysis and business planning;
- monitoring of the investment portfolio;
- preparation of marketing presentations/documents.
What we’re looking for:
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computer skills in Microsoft Office, including a good knowledge of Excel (financial modeling) and PowerPoint (presentations);
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currently preparing for a master’s degree;
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Previous experience in real estate, corporate and leveraged finance, and investment funds is a plus.
Features:
- curious, proactive, reliable, and pragmatic;
- strong analytical skills;
- good interpersonal skills;
- An international mindset—an exchange program abroad is a plus.
Modena Internship (Back Office Leasing)
Modena – Corso Canalchiaro 143
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The position sought will be placed within the Leasing Back Office, based in Modena.
Main activities:
- assisting in the management and organization of commercial and contractual documentation;
- entering, updating, and storing lease data in the management system;
- preparation and verification of documentation required for the finalization of leasing practices;
- support in handling customer and partner inquiries, both by phone and email;
- collaborating with the sales team to prepare bids and quotes, gathering the necessary information;
- support in interacting with other business functions to ensure an efficient and integrated workflow.
We are looking for:
- recent graduate(s) in business (or related) subjects;
- good knowledge of Office 365 (especially Excel);
- Knowledge of the English language (written and oral);
What we offer:
- 6-month extracurricular internship with expense reimbursement of 800 euros , including 8-euro meal vouchers;
- Growth opportunities in a bank that combines banking tradition with a modern and flexible approach
- tutoring and on-the-job learning
Protected Category L.68
Headquarter Bologna, Via Mazzini 150, Ang. Via Mengoli
Modena – Corso Canalchiaro 143-147
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Solution Bank is looking for a candidate belonging to protected categories (Law 68/99) to join its Head Office in Bologna or its Management Offices in Modena.
The successful candidate will be involved in administrative, operational support or analysis activities, depending on their skills and the company’s needs.
The successful candidate will be involved in administrative, operational support or analysis activities, depending on their skills and the company’s needs.
Main activities (indicative)
- Support in administrative and back office activities;
- Management and updating of databases, documents and reports;
- Processing files and data using Excel and other Office tools;
- Collaboration with various company departments for operational and project activities;
- Management of internal communications and process documentation.
Requirements
- Belonging to protected categories (Law 68/99);
- Degree in economics, law or related subjects;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
- Accuracy, reliability and teamwork orientation;
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
What we offer
- Direct entry into Solution Bank, with a contract and position commensurate with the profile;
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Opportunities for professional growth and development
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Place of work: Bologna (with the possibility of hybrid working in accordance with company policy).
Organisation & IT Specialist
Headquarter Bologna, Via Mazzini 150, Ang. Via Mengoli
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In order to support business development and strengthen its workforce, the bank is currently seeking a mid-senior profile with cross-functional knowledge in the areas of organisation and IT, to be based at its executive offices in Bologna, within the bank’s Operations and IT Department.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a solid and dynamic banking company seeking constant growth and development. The successful candidate will be hired to support the Procedures and Services department in its operational and project activities, participating in the analysis, mapping and improvement of operational procedures, contributing to organisational efficiency and technological alignment. This is an ideal position for those who want to grow in responsibility and experience in the banking/ICT sector.
Key responsibilities/main duties of the resource:
- Support the analysis and mapping of internal organisational operating procedures, ensuring their constant and full effectiveness in line with the design of business processes;
- Assist in the operational management of the parametric settings relating to the company’s information system and other related applications: creation of users/profiles, management of access and permissions, and related monitoring;
- Participate in implementation and procedural improvement projects: testing, roll-out, drafting requirements, creating specific workflows and collaborating with colleagues;
- Contribute to the maintenance of technical/organisational documentation: policies, procedures, user manuals;
- Manage and control digital document archives;
- Perform control and monitoring activities with regard to the functioning of procedures and reporting of anomalies;
- Collaborate on basic compliance and security processes: support, backups, software updates, internal awareness;
- Prepare periodic reports on activity status and operational metrics; provide feedback to management on efficiency/anomalies;
- Manage procedural improvement projects (updates, new implementations, migrations), including the analysis, requirements definition and testing phases;
- Support internal control and risk functions on ICT issues (IT security, access management, incident management, business continuity).
- Coordinate external suppliers/technology partners, ensuring SLAs, costs and timely delivery;
- Participate in the budgeting process, cost estimates and investments in innovation;
- Contribute to internal training/awareness on organisational and IT issues (security, proper use of systems, company policies).
- Support the alignment of procedural capabilities with strategic business objectives and regulatory requirements (GDPR, banking regulations, ICT regulations, standards such as ISO, COBIT, etc.).
Ideal knowledge and experience for the role:
- Proven experience of at least 5 years in a similar position in the banking or financial sector will be a preferred prerequisite;
- Flexibility in approaching and managing different issues, identifying priorities and timing;
- Knowledge of the main management tools related to the organisational area (document storage, substitute storage, expense approval processes, etc.)
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure and applications: operating systems (preferably AS400-Sibank), networks, servers, virtualisation, backups, cloud computing (at least basic knowledge);
- Good knowledge of management software and banking applications;
- Ability to analyse, map, redefine and optimise business procedures;
- Excellent problem-solving and priority management skills;
- Communication skills, aptitude for teamwork, ability to interface with various stakeholders (management, controls, business, suppliers);
- Knowledge of relevant banking regulations: GDPR, banking/financial/regulatory regulations relating to ICT, data security, DORA
Key skills required:
- Excellent ability to organise files, archives, data and manage numbers on applications, including in particular the Office suite and/or more advanced programming languages (e.g. Python);
- Technical acumen, autonomy and proactive decision-making;
- Analytical skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to deal with critical situations even under stressful conditions;
- Planning and organisational skills;
- Listening, communication and interpersonal skills;
- Knowledge of the English language;
- Commercial awareness and attention to cost evaluation;
- Experience in data extraction and processing and in managing even complex databases.
Educational qualifications:
A degree or equivalent qualification is a fundamental prerequisite.
What we offer:
- Dynamic environment, with high visibility and impact potential;
- Remuneration in line with the market and experience;
- Typical benefits (smart working/flexibility, training, health insurance/company welfare);
- Opportunity to work closely with other divisions in the Operations area and real potential for growth, taking on responsibility over time.
Credit Analyst
Headquarter Bologna, Via Mazzini 150, Ang. Via Mengoli
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Position description
Solution Bank is looking for a Credit Analyst at its Head Office in Bologna.
The successful candidate will be involved in creditworthiness analysis, risk profile assessment and credit exposure monitoring, contributing to the credit granting process and safeguarding the bank’s financial stability.
Main activities
- Analysis of financial statements, business plans, cash flows and economic and financial indicators of corporate, SME and private clients;
- Preparation of instructor reports and credit memoranda for Credit Committees;
- Assessment of applications for credit facilities, renewals and revisions of credit lines;
- Monitoring of the assigned credit portfolio and identification of any signs of risk or deterioration;
- Support for the implementation of internal rating models and risk management processes;
- Collaboration with the Commercial, Legal, Compliance and Risk Management departments during the preliminary investigation and decision-making phases.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Banking & Risk Management or related disciplines;
- Previous experience (3–5 years) in Credit Analysis, Risk Management or similar roles at banks, financial companies or consulting firms;
- Good knowledge of financial statement analysis and the main credit risk assessment tools;
- Familiarity with banking regulations, advanced use of Excel and Office tools;
- Analytical skills, precision and teamwork orientation;
- English language proficiency: B2 or higher
- Good communication skills and ability to write clear, structured reports.
What we offer
- Direct placement in Solution Bank, with a contract and position commensurate with your profile and experience;
- Dynamic and growing environment, with opportunities to contribute to strategic projects;
- Training and professional development programmes;
- Place of work: Bologna (with the possibility of hybrid working in accordance with company policy).
Analyst Leasing Senior
Modena – Corso Canalchiaro 143
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Position description
Solution Bank is seeking a Senior Leasing Analyst for its Modena Representative Offices.
Main activities
The selected candidate, reporting directly to the team manager, will be independently responsible for:
- Financial analysis of counterparties’ balance sheets;
- Analysis of the creditworthiness of counterparties;
- Independent interface with external clients and advisers;
- Counterparty risk assessment and the value of collateral;
- Presentation of financing operations;
- Sectoral market analysis
Requirements
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Degree in economics or related subjects;
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At least 10 years of experience in similar roles or as a corporate analyst or business manager in banking contexts;
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Experience in evaluating the financial statements of SMEs;
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Ability to independently manage the entire preliminary investigation process;
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English language proficiency: B2 or higher
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Strong communication and analytical skills.
What we offer
- Direct placement in Solution Bank, with a contract and position commensurate with your profile and experience;
- Dynamic and growing environment, with opportunities to contribute to strategic projects;
- Training and professional development programmes;
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Place of work: Modena (with the possibility of hybrid working in accordance with company policy).
Senior NPE Credit Analyst
Headquarter Bologna, Via Mazzini 150, Ang. Via Mengoli
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Solution Bank is looking for a Senior NPE Credit Analyst to join the NPE team in the CLO department based in Bologna.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, monitoring and managing non-performing exposures (NPEs) in the bank’s portfolio. The role requires strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of credit risk frameworks and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Main responsibilities:
- Conducting in-depth credit analyses and due diligence on non-performing loans, including corporate, SME and retail loans.
- Support reporting and monitoring activities for problematic credit performance
- Assess the financial situation, repayment capacity and recovery strategies of NPE customers.
- Prepare detailed credit reports, risk ratings, and recommendations for internal credit committees.
- Collaborate with other teams within the Bank (Specialised Lending, Real Estate, Monitoring) to develop restructuring plans and monitor their progress.
- Monitor portfolio performance, identify early warning signs and propose mitigation actions.
- Support senior management in strategic decisions regarding the NPE portfolio and in reporting to supervisory authorities.
- Provide mentorship and support to junior credit analysts on the team.
Requirements and skills:
- Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related disciplines
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in credit analysis, with a focus on NPEs or non-performing loans.
- Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.
- In-depth knowledge of credit risk assessment methodologies and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in restructuring, workout strategies and recovery processes.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an aptitude for presenting complex information clearly.
- Accuracy, autonomy, proactivity and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint); experience with credit risk platforms is a plus.
- English language proficiency: B2 or higher
NPE Legal Senior
Headquarter Bologna, Via Mazzini 150, Ang. Via Mengoli
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Solution Bank is looking for a Senior Legal NPE to join the NPE team – CLO Area based in Bologna.
The candidate will support the NPE team in managing non-performing exposures (NPEs) and recovery processes. The role will involve overseeing the legal aspects of problem loans, working with other teams within the Bank and external consultants to optimise recovery strategies.
Main responsibilities:
- Legal analysis and management of cases relating to corporate, SME and retail NPEs.
- Support in defining recovery and restructuring strategies.
- Legal and contractual due diligence activities.
- Coordination with external consultants and internal departments to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, restructuring agreements and legal action plans.
- Monitoring legal proceedings and updating reports to management and supervisory bodies.
Requirements and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law.
- Proven experience (min. 5–7 years) in banking/financial law, NPE management and distressed assets.
- Knowledge of banking regulations and debt collection processes.
- Excellent analytical, communication and negotiation skills.
- Autonomy, precision and ability to work in complex and dynamic contexts.
- English language proficiency: B2 or higher
