Director - Enterprise Valuation & Credit Administration

FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India), a part of First Citizens BancShares, Inc., a top 20 U.S. financial institution, is a global capability center (GCC) based in Bengaluru. Our India-based teams benefit from the company’s over 125-year legacy of strength and stability. First Citizens India is responsible for delivering value and managing risks for our lines of business. We are particularly proud of our strong, relationship-driven culture and our long-term approach, which are deeply ingrained in our talented workforce. This is evident across all key areas of our operations, including Technology, Enterprise Operations, Finance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Credit Administration. We are seeking talented individuals to join us in our mission of providing solutions fit for our clients’ greatest ambitions.

Job Description:

Director, Enterprise Valuation Analysis & Credit Administration

Location: Bangalore, India
Career Level: L4
Job Category: Director
Role Type: Hybrid

Shift timing- 2:00pm IST to 11:00pm IST

Position Summary

The Director, Enterprise Valuation Analysis & Credit Administration is a senior leadership role within First Citizens responsible for leading the Enterprise Valuation Analysis (EVA) function in India and providing leadership for Credit Administration teams based in India.

As a recognized valuation expert and thought leader, this individual will drive technical excellence, strengthen valuation capabilities, advance best practices, and contribute to the continued evolution of enterprise valuation standards across First Citizens. The role will lead a team of valuation professionals, oversee the quality and integrity of valuation analyses, and serve as a trusted advisor on complex valuation and financial matters.

In addition, the Director will provide leadership for Credit Administration India teams, ensuring strong governance, organizational effectiveness, talent development, and operational excellence across aligned functions.

Working in partnership with leaders across First Citizens, this role will help build a high-performing organization, foster a culture of innovation and accountability, and strengthen critical capabilities that support the Bank's strategic priorities.

About the Team

Enterprise Valuation Analysis is part of the broader Credit Administration & Infrastructure organization within First Citizens. The function provides independent valuation expertise that supports sound credit decision-making, risk management, and portfolio oversight across a diverse range of lending activities.

Operating as a globally integrated team, Enterprise Valuation professionals collaborate across locations to deliver consistent, independent, and high-quality valuation analyses while maintaining rigorous standards and governance practices.

Impact

This role offers an opportunity to shape and expand Enterprise Valuation capabilities within First Citizens while building and developing a world-class team in India.

The successful candidate will:

• Serve as a trusted valuation expert and advisor on complex financial and valuation matters.
• Advance valuation methodologies, governance standards, and analytical excellence across the enterprise.
• Build and develop a high-performing team of valuation professionals and future leaders.
• Drive innovation through industry insights, market intelligence, and leading valuation practices.
• Strengthen organizational capability, operational effectiveness, and leadership across Credit Administration India.
• Foster a culture that values accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and risk-intelligent decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Valuation Leadership

• Lead and develop the Enterprise Valuation Analysis team in India, establishing a high-performing and scalable center of excellence.
• Partner with Enterprise Valuation leaders across First Citizens to enhance valuation methodologies, governance frameworks, quality standards, and analytical capabilities.
• Provide thought leadership on valuation practices, market trends, industry developments, and emerging regulatory expectations.
• Review and challenge complex valuation analyses, financial models, assumptions, and conclusions across a broad range of industries and transaction types.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for valuation-related matters requiring specialized expertise and judgment.
• Ensure timely delivery of independent, accurate, and high-quality valuation analyses and reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in valuation processes, tools, frameworks, and quality assurance practices.
• Develop and mentor valuation professionals, fostering technical excellence and career progression.
• Support strategic initiatives and contribute to the advancement of Enterprise Valuation practices across First Citizens.
• Promote knowledge-sharing and adoption of best practices across the enterprise valuation community.

Credit Administration Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction for Credit Administration teams based in India.
• Ensure robust governance, operational discipline, control execution, and management reporting across aligned functions.
• Partner with Credit Administration & Infrastructure leaders to align priorities, operating objectives, and workforce strategies.
• Drive organizational effectiveness through talent planning, succession management, capability development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor key performance indicators and operational outcomes to ensure achievement of business objectives.
• Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and prudent risk management.
• Act as an escalation point for operational and organizational matters and facilitate timely resolution of issues.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, audit expectations, and control standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic priorities aligned with the broader objectives of First Citizens.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Credit, Risk, Finance, Business, and Corporate functions.
• Lead through influence and collaboration across geographically diverse teams.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, inclusion, and high performance.
• Attract, develop, retain, and mentor top talent while building leadership depth and succession readiness.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and consistent execution of organizational goals.
• Model behaviors that support a healthy and inclusive organizational culture.
• Encourage constructive feedback, continuous development, and employee engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Valuation, Corporate Finance, Transaction Advisory, Investment Banking, Credit Risk, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing senior stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of valuation governance, independent review processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives and lead organizational change.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, leadership, and influencing skills.

Technical Expertise

Deep expertise in enterprise valuation methodologies, including:

• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis
• Comparable Company Analysis
• Precedent Transaction Analysis
• Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Analysis
• Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis
• Capital Structure Analysis
• Enterprise and Equity Valuation
• Valuation of leveraged, distressed, and complex businesses

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA, ASA, ABV, CVA, ICVS, or other relevant valuation credentials.
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience within a financial institution, valuation advisory firm, investment bank, or credit organization.
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams.
• Familiarity with Capital IQ and other valuation and market intelligence platforms.

Leadership Competencies

Thought Leadership

• Recognized expertise in valuation and financial analysis.
• Ability to influence strategic decisions through sound judgment and trusted advisory capabilities.
• Commitment to advancing industry-leading valuation practices and analytical excellence.

Strategic Perspective

• Ability to translate business strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Forward-thinking mindset focused on long-term capability building and organizational growth.

Collaboration & Influence

• Builds strong partnerships across functions, businesses, and locations.
• Communicates complex concepts effectively to both executive and technical audiences.
• Influences outcomes through credibility, expertise, and relationship management.

Talent Development

• Creates an environment that attracts, develops, and retains top talent.
• Invests in coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Encourages continuous learning and professional development.

Operational Excellence

• Drives accountability, governance, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Maintains focus on execution while balancing strategic priorities and organizational objectives.
• Ensures disciplined risk management and strong control practices.

Why Join First Citizens

At First Citizens, you will have the opportunity to shape a critical enterprise capability, influence valuation practices across the organization, and develop high-performing teams that contribute to the Bank's long-term success. This role offers a unique combination of technical leadership, strategic influence, organizational development, and enterprise impact within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and prohibit all forms of discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, caste, disability, sexual orientation, economic status or any other characteristics protected by the law. We strive to foster a safe and respectful environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Our EEO policy ensures fairness throughout the employee life cycle.