About this role
- Structured Finance / Credit Risk / Financial Institution -
A foreign bank is currently recruiting a Credit Risk Assistant Manager to join its Risk Management & Control Department in London.
The role will focus on independent credit review and analysis of new and existing structured finance transactions, as well as regular monitoring of the branch’s credit portfolio. You will also provide credit risk control and monitoring as a second line of defence for the Branch’s corporate banking and structured finance businesses.
The ideal candidate should have strong credit analysis experience, with the ability to assess structured finance transactions, identify credit risks, and communicate effectively with Front Office, Head Office, and senior management.
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Main Responsibilities
Conduct independent credit analysis and review of new and existing structured finance transactions and prepare review reports for Credit Committee meetingsAnalyse the Branch’s credit portfolio and prepare quarterly portfolio review reports, including industry and macro-economic analysisResearch credit-related issues, including UK and relevant jurisdictional regulatory, industry, and macro-economic developmentsReview Front Office documentation from a credit risk perspective and attend customer meetings or site visits where requiredCoordinate Credit Committee meetings, including agendas, proceedings, and minutesMonitor credit risk and the Branch’s risk appetite for structured finance businessMaintain and update credit review policies and procedures in line with UK regulatory expectations and coordinate with Head Office and relevant authoritiesSupport senior management reporting and other credit risk management activities
Ideal Candidate
Strong experience in credit analysis and credit risk review, ideally within structured finance or corporate bankingAbility to independently assess credit risks and provide recommendations for new and existing transactionsExperience analysing financial, industry, macro-economic, and regulatory informationStrong understanding of credit risk management and internal credit rating systemsAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with Front Office and Head Office credit teamsStrong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skillsExperience working with financial institutions is essentialExperience with UK or European credit risk and regulatory requirements is advantageous
Conditions
Location: LondonWorking Style: hybrid (3 days in office)Salary: up to £80,000, plus bonus, and annual cash allowanceJob Type: permanent, full-timeWorking Hours: 8:45–16:45 from Monday to FridayStart: negotiable
Visa Support
All applicants for the Credit Risk Assistant Manager position must have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working Holiday, Graduate, or Student visa holders.
Application Notes
If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.