Corporate Banking, Front Team Credit Specialist, VP

JAC Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in corporate banking is seeking a Front Team Credit Specialist (VP) in London. This pivotal role involves supporting Senior Relationship Managers in handling corporate clients, performing credit analysis, and managing credit risks. Successful candidates will need strong analytical skills and a relevant degree or qualification. Proficiency in Asian languages is advantageous but not required. The position also requires excellent communication skills and is based in London with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance or accounting or working toward relevant qualifications.
• Formal bank credit training or equivalent is required.
• Excellent English communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor credit applications and financial projections.
• Conduct detailed risk and sector analysis for clients.
• Manage documentation processes through loan closing.

Skills

Credit analysis

Analytical skills

Communication (English)

Knowledge of Asian languages

Education

Degree or relevant professional qualifications (ACCA, CFA, MCT)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Corporate Banking, Front Team Credit Specialist, VP, London

Client: JAC Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c2dca633bb08

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

This position supports Senior RMs providing solutions to Asian Corporates active in the EMEA Division, supervising and training Junior RMs (AVP/Associate/Trainee level).

Requirements include strong credit skills, good understanding of accounting, and the ability to conduct corporate credit analysis. The role is the first line of defence for credit risk management of a portfolio of corporate customers.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares credit applications, financial projections, and sector analysis for submission to Credit Department, including detailed risk analysis and projections.
• Monitors assigned portfolio of corporate credit customers regularly and ad-hoc, taking timely actions on deterioration, including working on Special Credits.
• Prepares credit memos and updates for deteriorating accounts.
• Produces high-quality credit applications with financial analysis, industry & peer analysis to recommend obligor & facility grades.
• Coordinates timely submission of credit applications, presenting transactions with key terms, conditions, and client exposure strategies.
• Manages documentation process through loan closing, including negotiations with clients.

Who we are looking for:

• Sound credit and analytical skills, with formal bank credit training or equivalent.
• Degree or working toward relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CFA, MCT).
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of Asian languages (Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese) is advantageous but not required.
• Understanding of standard credit documentation (LMA, ISDA, etc.).
• Based in London, with potential for business travel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

*Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions. No UK work visa support is provided.*

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