Credit Officer - Project Finance - AVP

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Global Banking Group in Slough is seeking a Credit Risk Officer for Project Finance at the AVP level. This role involves managing a significant portfolio, conducting detailed risk assessments, and ensuring robust credit decision-making. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in project finance credits, exceptional numerical skills, and the ability to influence decision-making processes. Join a leading institution and contribute to strategic business direction and success.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in project finance credits across multiple sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Proficiency in capital markets products and derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough risk assessments for new business opportunities and credit reviews.
• Prepare insightful credit papers and present recommendations to approvers.
• Monitor credit risk trends and escalate emerging concerns proactively.

Skills

Credit Risk Analysis

Financial Modelling

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Numerical Analysis

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Credit Officer - Project Finance - AVP, Slough

Client: Roka Search

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Role: Project Finance - AVP

Level: VP

Location: London (City) with Flexible Working

Start Date: ASAP

Essential Skills: Experience with Project Finance transactions and deals.

Are you an experienced Credit Risk professional with an understanding of Project Finance? Our client, a prestigious Global Banking Group, is seeking a talented Credit Risk Officer to join their 2nd line of defense. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing a significant portfolio and influencing critical decisions within a leading Project Finance institution.

In this impactful role, you will:

• Perform thorough risk assessments for new business opportunities, increased lending requests, amendments to existing terms, credit reviews, and restructuring proposals.
• Critically evaluate and challenge submissions from the front office to ensure robust credit decision-making.
• Prepare clear, concise, and insightful credit papers, presenting well-reasoned recommendations to credit approvers.
• Take proactive ownership of a portfolio of clients, closely monitoring credit risk trends across individual obligors and relevant industry sub-sectors.
• Act swiftly to identify and escalate emerging credit concerns or deteriorating positions, contributing to early risk mitigation.

What you bring to the table:

• Extensive experience of 4 years +, in project finance credits across a variety of sectors, ideally with exposure to multiple credit cycles.
• Exceptional numerical and financial analysis skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex and dynamic information from diverse sources.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing financial models and conducting sensitivity analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of capital markets products, derivatives (including ISDA), and other relevant trading agreements.
• Outstanding interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and command respect across all levels of the organization.
• A proven ability to independently solve complex problems and provide leadership during discussions and negotiations with the front office.
• Experience in contributing to the strategic direction of the business and effectively implementing change, demonstrating a passion for excellence.