Assistant to Relationship Manager- Agency

ABL Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

London-based bank is seeking an Assistant to Relationship Manager to support the Transaction Banking team in London. The role focuses on monitoring client portfolios, processing KYC, and assisting with onboarding and credit facilities.

You will collaborate with Operations and Compliance to keep onboarding and credit reviews moving smoothly and help respond to management information requests from Head Office. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills and three years of banking experience are required.

Qualifications

• At least three years of banking experience.
• Knowledge of corporate banking products from a credit risk perspective (overdrafts, term loans, syndicated lending, cash management, guarantees, LC).
• Fluent written and spoken English; Mandarin would be an advantage.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills with experience preparing management information and analysing client data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new and renewal applications for Transaction Banking client limits and credit facilities for review by credit committees.
• Support risk rating requests for new clients and monitor lending throughout the post-loan process.
• Monitor client portfolios and follow up on information, documentation and review requirements.
• Prepare and send KYC and onboarding packages for new and existing clients in line with policies.
• Contact clients to collect identification, beneficial ownership and other KYC information.
• Resolve regular management information requests from Head Office and other teams.
• Support policy reviews, internal control assessments and escalation of conduct risks.
• Liaise with Operations and Compliance to investigate and resolve transaction or payment queries.
• Attend department meetings and prepare minutes as required.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

KYC processing

Credit risk awareness

Client portfolio monitoring

Job description

I’m supporting a London-based bank with the hire of an Assistant to Relationship Manager to join its Transaction Banking team. This role will support Relationship Managers with client portfolio monitoring, credit facilities, management information and KYC processes. You’ll work with clients and internal teams, including Operations and Compliance, to help keep onboarding, credit reviews and day-to-day client matters moving smoothly.

Job Title: Assistant to Relationship Manager-Agency

Location London

Work style: 5 day office

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare new and renewal applications for Transaction Banking client limits and credit facilities for review by local and Head Office credit committees.
• Support risk rating requests for new clients and help monitor credit clients and lending throughout the post-loan process.
• Monitor client portfolios and follow up on outstanding information, documentation and review requirements.
• Prepare and send KYC and onboarding packages for new and existing clients in line with the Bank’s policies.
• Contact clients to collect identification, beneficial ownership and other KYC information.
• Respond to regular and ad hoc management information requests, including requests from Head Office.
• Support policy reviews, internal control assessments and the identification and escalation of conduct risks or control issues.
• Liaise with Operations and Compliance to investigate and resolve transaction or payment queries.
• Attend department meetings and prepare minutes when required.

Requirements

• At least three years of relevant banking experience.
• Knowledge of corporate banking products from a credit risk perspective, such as overdrafts, term loans, syndicated lending, cash management, guarantees or letters of credit.
• General corporate sector knowledge; experience with large corporate clients would be an advantage.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, with experience preparing management information and analysing client or portfolio data.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines, follow up persistently and work under pressure.
• Fluent written and spoken English. Mandarin would be an advantage.