Director, Head of Quality Assurance, Credit Strategy

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for their Quality Assurance, Credit Strategy department. This role presents a unique opportunity to join a leading financial group committed to diversity and inclusion. The successful candidate will play a key role in performing quality assurance over credit decisioning, managing transactions, and leading crucial reporting exercises. With a focus on fostering long-term relationships and sustainable growth, this innovative firm invests in its talent and technology to empower employees. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial institutions performing credit analysis.
• Ability to apply credit risk strategy within broader business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Assurance over 2LOD Credit decisioning using a risk-based approach.
• Manage inbound transactions under the EMEA Booking Office Committee.

Skills

Credit Analysis

Corporate Banking

Structured Finance

Credit Risk Strategy

Investment Banking

Corporate Credit Analysis

Legal Documentation

Job description

Director, Head of Quality Assurance, Credit Strategy

Our client is seeking a Director for their Quality Assurance, Credit Strategy department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's leading financial groups, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. The successful candidate will be part of a team that values long-term relationships, serves society, and fosters shared and sustainable growth. They are looking for someone who can make a meaningful impact in their organisation.

What you'll do:

• Performing Quality Assurance over 2LOD Credit decisioning using a risk-based approach
• Managing inbound and split location transactions falling under the EMEA Booking Office Committee (EBOC)
• Leading 'Lessons Learnt' exercises including Breach Control Working Group (BCWG) reporting
• Monitoring of business line KPIs including application submission deadlines
• Establishing, embedding and facilitating the Quality Assurance framework
• Reviewing EBOC transactions, preparing a risk comment highlighting the key risks within the EBOC paper

What you bring:

• Strong experience working in financial institutions performing credit analysis
• Experience in corporate banking and/or structured finance
• Ability to exercise personal delegated authority
• Experience of setting and applying credit risk strategy within a broader business strategy
• Proven experience in investment banking in credit or front office
• Strong knowledge of corporate credit analysis, accounting, legal/documentation

What sets this company apart:

Our client stands out as one of the world's leading financial groups with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. They value long-term relationships, serve society, and foster shared and sustainable growth. They invest heavily in talent, technologies, and tools that empower their employees to own their careers. They are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Director

Location: London

Specialism: Risk & Compliance

Focus: Risk - Credit Risk

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: £130,000 - £140,000 per annum

Job Reference: NCTPXY-7317B974

Date posted: 24 March 2025

Consultant: James Kelly

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