Trade Finance Analyst (Junior ARM To RM) (Mandarin Preferred)

Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Chinese Banking Group in London invites applications for an Assistant Relationship Manager to support corporate banking activity in a dynamic, multinational environment. You will assist relationship managers, prepare credit and risk materials, and coordinate onboarding with Compliance and Operations to ensure smooth client servicing.

The role emphasizes senior stakeholder interaction, robust analytics, and strong communication as you work with international corporate clients and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in corporate or commercial banking.
• Understanding of lending products, cash management, guarantees, trade finance, and Letters of Credit.
• Experience supporting corporate clients and onboarding processes.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in an international or Asian banking environment would be advantageous; Mandarin language skills would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Relationship Managers in managing corporate client portfolios and credit facilities.
• Prepare credit applications, facility renewals, and client risk assessments.
• Coordinate KYC reviews and onboarding activities with Compliance and Operations teams.
• Monitor lending facilities and support post-loan management processes.
• Produce management information, portfolio analysis, and business reporting.
• Build strong relationships with corporate clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Corporate banking

Credit risk

KYC onboarding

Client relationship

Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Mandarin helpful

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Relationship Manager | Major Chinese Banking Group | LondonLondon | Corporate Banking

An excellent opportunity to join the London branch of one of China's largest and most established international banks. With a strong global presence and deep roots in the Asian banking market, this role offers exposure to corporate banking, transaction banking, credit risk, client onboarding, and relationship management within a highly reputable institution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Relationship Managers in managing corporate client portfolios and credit facilities
• Prepare credit applications, facility renewals, and client risk assessments
• Coordinate KYC reviews and onboarding activities with Compliance and Operations teams
• Monitor lending facilities and support post-loan management processes
• Produce management information, portfolio analysis, and business reporting
• Build strong relationships with corporate clients and internal stakeholders

Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years' experience within corporate or commercial banking
• Understanding of lending products, cash management, guarantees, trade finance, and Letters of Credit
• Experience supporting corporate clients and onboarding processes
• Strong analytical, reporting, and Excel skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience working within an international or Asian banking environment would be advantageous
• Mandarin language skills would be beneficial but are not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious Chinese banking institution in London, offering broad exposure across relationship management, credit, risk, and transaction banking while working with a diverse portfolio of international corporate clients.