Vice President - Corporate Banking & Subsidiary Finance

Buckden Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Junior Subsidiary Banker to join their Corporate Banking team. In this front-office role, you will support senior Relationship Managers in managing a portfolio of corporate clients, assisting in credit assessments, and delivering tailored financial solutions. The ideal candidate has experience in corporate banking with strong analytical skills. Fluency in English is essential, and business-level Japanese is an advantage. This position offers dynamic opportunities in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate banking, ideally with subsidiaries or corporate groups.
• Experience in credit assessment and financial analysis for medium to large corporates.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance and financial products.

Responsibilities

• Support senior Relationship Managers with corporate clients.
• Assist in credit assessments and client strategy development.
• Collaborate with product specialists for tailored solutions.

Skills

Corporate banking experience

Credit assessment

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading global financial institution, for a Subsidiary Banker to join their Japanese Corporate Banking team in London. This front-office role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic portfolio of corporate clients across the UK and EMEA, supporting senior Relationship Managers and contributing to business development initiatives.

About the Role

As Junior Subsidiary Banker, you will play a key role in managing relationships with corporate subsidiaries, assisting in credit analysis, and delivering tailored financial solutions. You will work closely with international teams, gaining valuable experience in cross-border corporate banking.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior Relationship Managers in managing a portfolio of corporate clients, including subsidiaries of multinational companies.
• Assist with credit assessments, business origination, and client strategy development.
• Collaborate with product specialists to deliver bespoke financial solutions.
• Monitor and manage market, credit, operational, and compliance risks.
• Prepare high-quality credit assessments, reports, and portfolio monitoring documentation.
• Contribute insights to strategic planning across international teams.

Candidate Profile

• Front-office experience in corporate banking, ideally with exposure to subsidiaries or corporate groups.
• Experience in credit assessment and financial analysis for medium to large corporates.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural, international environment.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, financial products, and strategic planning.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and reporting skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
• Effective organisational, time management, and project management skills.
• Language Skills: Business-level Japanese is highly desirable but not mandatory; fluency in English is essential.

Additional Skills (Advantageous)

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Interest in cross-border banking relationships and international corporate clients.

We welcome applications from candidates with a variety of banking backgrounds, including local UK corporate banking, international corporate banking, or those with experience working with multinational subsidiaries.