Director Trade Finance Senior Credit Officer

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Director Trade Finance Senior Credit Officer at a leading UK Corporate Bank in London. This pivotal role focuses on overseeing trade finance credit activities, enhancing risk management, and fostering collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive credit experience in Trade Finance, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in implementing change. Join an innovative firm that values teamwork, trust, and diversity while contributing to the growth and efficiency of trade and working capital products.

Qualifications

• Strong credit experience in Trade Finance covering corporates and financial institutions.
• Advanced analytical skills and expertise in documentary terms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trade finance credit activities and support growth strategies.
• Lead projects for process improvements and operational enhancements.

Skills

Credit experience in Trade Finance

Knowledge of credit models (PDs, LGDs)

Operational understanding of Trade & Working Capital Products

Analytical skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Director Trade Finance Senior Credit Officer

Exciting opportunity for a Director Trade Finance Senior Credit Officer with a leading UK Corporate Bank in London.

Our client is a leading UK Corporate Bank.

Description

This role involves overseeing trade finance credit activities, fostering collaboration between risk management lines, and supporting growth strategies within the bank.

Role Responsibilities

1. Foster collaboration between First and Second Lines of Defence to enhance risk management.
2. Bridge the gap between the two lines by supporting Trade & Working Capital growth and ensuring consistent credit risk practices.
3. Review and approve new transactions in core trade, open account, and structured trade, providing analysis and operational insights.
4. Work with Product teams to ensure data frameworks are robust, analyze portfolio trends, and recommend improvements.
5. Implement industry best practices to improve efficiency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
6. Represent Credit in governance and approval forums related to Trade products.
7. Develop and deliver training programs on Trade and Working Capital to enhance team skills.
8. Lead projects for process improvements and operational enhancements.
9. Operate in a high-profile environment emphasizing teamwork, trust, and diversity.
10. Line manage direct reports and contribute to their career development, coaching colleagues as needed.

Candidate Profile

We seek a candidate with:

• Strong credit experience in Trade Finance covering corporates and financial institutions, including core trade, receivables, payables, inventory finance, and structured trade.
• Knowledge of credit models such as PDs and LGDs.
• Operational understanding of Trade & Working Capital Products.
• Awareness of market and product trends, particularly open account platforms.
• Proven track record in implementing change.
• Sound judgment and decisiveness.
• Advanced analytical skills, both financial and non-financial.
• Expertise in documentary terms.
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• High attention to detail, numeracy, and accuracy.
• Experience in team leadership and line management.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels, including complex risk discussions with senior stakeholders.