Project Finance Analyst and Front Office KYC Support

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A competitive financial services firm in London is seeking a Project Finance Analyst and Front Office KYC Support. This role involves supporting senior bankers with credit analysis and assisting with KYC processes. Ideal candidates have a strong numerical background and a bachelor's degree in finance or economics. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities within the industry.

Benefits

A competitive annual salary

Permanent position with growth opportunities

Professional and supportive company culture

Opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career

Qualifications

• Open to entry level experience candidates or minimal post-graduate experience.
• Ability to manage own workload and work to tight deadlines.
• An ability to take ownership and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of transactions spanning multiple sectors and regions.
• Support senior originators and deal teams in executing new transactions.
• Provide support to originators and portfolio managers on KYC matters.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Ability to extract information from complex texts

Proactiveness

Commitment

Strong attention to detail

German skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field

Job description

Overview

The role of Project Finance Analyst and Front Office KYC Support involves supporting senior bankers with Origination/Execution/Structuring, Credit Analysis and Portfolio Management, alongside assisting with Know Your Customer (KYC) related matters/processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of transactions spanning multiple sectors and regions, working closely with the credit risk team as well as other internal departments. Liaise with external stakeholders, including facility agents and clients.
• Support senior originators and deal teams in executing new transactions, including (i) profitability calculations, (ii) assistance with due diligence, and (iii) preparation of credit applications.
• Provide support to originators and portfolio managers on KYC matters, such as (i) advising on required documentation in line with internal policies, (ii) conducting checks and analyses (e.g., PEP screening, adverse media, reputational risk), and (iii) coordinating the internal client onboarding process.
• Engage with external parties on KYC topics, including financial advisors, facility agents, and clients.

Profile / Qualifications

• A strong educational background, with a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
• Open to entry level experience candidates, or minimal post graduate experience.
• Strong numerical skills (Essential).
• Ability to extract information from complex texts.
• German skills would be advantageous but not essential.
• Proactiveness; Commitment and strong attention to detail.
• An ability to manage own workload and work to tight deadlines.
• An ability to take ownership and responsibility.
• A desire to work in a successful team within a small office environment.

Job Offer

• A competitive annual salary.
• Permanent position with growth opportunities within the financial services sector.
• A professional and supportive company culture in a London-based office.
• Opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in banking and financial services.
• If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Project Finance Analyst and Front Office KYC Support, apply now to join this exciting opportunity in London.