Banking Job - Credit Analyst - Project Finance - London - md

First People Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Credit Analyst specializing in Project Finance. The successful candidate will provide credit evaluations, manage lending processes, and monitor industry trends. Ideal applicants should have solid experience in credit review and excellent financial analysis skills. This position is office-based with some flexibility. Competitive salary based on experience is offered, along with an inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within Project Finance/Structured Finance credit review.
• In-depth knowledge of risks across industries and clients.
• Exceptional analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide credit evaluation reports for credit products.
• Conduct post-lending management work.
• Monitor industry trends and counterparty risks.

Skills

Fluent English

Experience in Project Finance credit review

Financial analysis

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Your New Job Title: Credit Analyst - Project Finance

Job status: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Working hours: 9 to 5

Working style: 4 days in the office, 1 day at home

Reporting To: Head/Deputy Head of Credit Risk Dept

Who You'll Be Working for: an international bank

The Skills You'll Need:

English fluent, extensive experience within Project Finance/Structured Finance credit review area within banking.

Your New Salary:

Competitive Depending on experience

Location:

Central London

Credit Analyst - Project Finance - What You'll be Doing Each Day:

• Provide credit evaluation report for various credit products which provides overview of transactions, financial and non-financial risk analysis, key risks identified with the associated mitigation if any as well as credit recommendation (including suggested credit enhancement as well as management conditions).
• This position mainly focuses on project finance business and may also cover some other sector’s credit business based on the types of proposal from front office.
• Provide effective challenges as well as guidance to the proposals from Front Office; Draft and present credit opinions to Credit Committee, by maintaining an objective and independent view within the credit process, in accordance with the Bank’s credit policies. Achieve timely turnaround of credit proposals and reviews, in accordance with pre-agreed Departmental objectives.
• Provide Head of CRD and DGM (credit) as well as credit committee with the professional risk analysis and appropriate risk mitigation measure in a timely manner.
• Conduct post lending management work including but not limited to 1) monitor the credit ceilings and credit exposures carefully to ensure loan performing well with all covenants well maintained, 2) monitor the financial performance of the borrower regularly associated with market and industry dynamics, 3) monitor the conditions subsequent and ensure all conditions are met at any time through the loan life.
• Perform credit review and research of industry / customer-related information for all new proposals and (on at least an annual basis) for existing customers.
• Proactively monitor industry and sector trends as well as counterparty risks for early warning signals.

Credit Analyst - Project Finance - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Possesses solid experience in Project Finance/Structured Finance credit review area.
• In-depth knowledge and deep understanding of risks and mitigations across different industries, countries and clients’ type. Business and economy related know-how, and excellent financial analysis, projection and stress test skills.
• Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills and dedicated problem solver with a positive personality and can-do attitude.

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