Relationship Manager, Financial Institutions

Barbara Houghton Associates; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Relationship Manager to enhance client relationships with Financial Institutions across the EMEA region. This role involves executing deals, conducting thorough credit analysis, and preparing high-quality proposals. The ideal candidate will have a solid banking background, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for client engagement. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the growth and success of the organization, while navigating the complexities of the banking landscape. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a Relationship Manager in banking.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with Financial Institutions and execute deals.
• Prepare credit applications and conduct due diligence.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Job description

It is essential that all candidates applying have a minimum 3 years proven UK work experience. Sponsorship will not be available for this position.

Our Banking client is looking for a Relationship Manager, Financial Institutions to join their small team on a permanent basis.

Role:

The successful candidate will manage and develop relationships with Financial Institutions with a focus on banks in the EMEA region. Execute deals, whether syndicated or bilateral, for banks and non-bank FI clients. Cross-market Financial Institutions products and conduct high quality due diligence, credit analysis and proposals.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• To prepare credit application and renewals of both Financial Institutions clients limit and facilities for Head Office and local credit committee approval.
• To market potential clients and maintain the relationship of existing clients, and market the products and service offered by the client.
• To develop and manage a loan asset portfolio commensurate with the risk appetite of the bank.
• To initiate risk rating and conduct extensive due diligence and prepare credit submissions in accordance with standards and procedures and presents them to the credit committee.
• To prepare pitch books and presentations as needed.
• To prepare and send onboarding packages to new and existing clients in line with the bank s policy and risk framework. To follow up the KYC related policy and procedure, work with the client-on-boarding team to finish the client on boarding, annual/quarterly review on Financial Institutions clients. Communicate with clients, as needed, to gather information on beneficial ownership or on any other missing documents.
• To minimize loan risks through diligent, timely and proactive reviews and ongoing monitoring of changing economic/marketplace influences and applicable industry trends/data. Effectively manage loan risks, develop risk issues and adjust to the changing credit needs to restructure deals and minimize losses.
• Responsibility for the day-to-day identification, ownership and management of conduct risk and controls through the continuing development and implementation of the Bank s conduct risk framework processes.
• To provide management information and MI requests.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree holder in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline.
• 3 years working for a bank as a Relationship Manager or Assistant Relationship Manager dealing with Financial institutions.
• A well-developed understanding and solid analytical skills in the area of balance sheet, cash flow and income statements.
• Compliance and regulation conversant.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.

It is essential to have previous banking experience

For more information on this role please contact Judith Webb by sending your CV and quoting ref 16808JW.