Vice President, Credit Manager - Energy Sector - eFinancialCareers

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in London is seeking a Credit Risk Manager with experience in corporate banking or investment banking. The role focuses on the Energy Sectors, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to make timely, balanced credit decisions. Candidates should possess a degree and demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This opportunity offers dynamic challenges in a fast-paced financial environment.

Qualifications

• Credit experience in a global banking environment, corporate banking or investment banking institution.
• In depth knowledge of credit and risk principles, products and management.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for taking appropriate action with respect to the Energy Sectors.
• Review credit applications and make recommendations to management.
• Make balanced credit decisions within the firm’s risk appetite.
• Engage proactively with front line on deals and strategic developments.

Skills

Credit risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Credit Office for EMEA (ECrO) major functions are outlined as follows:

• Assessment and management of credit risks and related risks
• Assessment and management of country risks
• Management of problematic assets
• Monitoring, reporting and early action
• Portfolio analysis and management

Key Responsibilities

• Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to the Energy Sectors:
  • Reviewing credit applications received and making recommendations to senior management on transaction specific files as well as continuously and actively monitoring the portfolio in line with internal policies and applicable regulatory guidelines. Ensure a high quality of written and verbal work.
  • Responsible for making balanced, timely and thoughtful credit decisions within the firm’s risk appetite.
  • Responsible for proactive solutions driven engagement with front line on deal specific and/or strategic developments through guidance, direction, feedback and identification of red flags or breaches of internal guidelines and policies. Escalating issues to Directors or the team head as appropriate.
  • Responsible as a VP within CIB Credit for EMEA for supporting strategic initiatives.
  • Responsible for developing knowledge of the various types of industries, sectors, countries, players and financial and legal structures within Energy Sectors and commitment to further learning.
  • Demonstrate the Risk Culture Pillars; taking accountability for identifying and mitigating risk; actively managing risk within the department; remaining curious by taking proactive ownership; role modelling the risk partnership with colleagues in 1LOD and 2LOD; and being willing to challenge existing practice and be proactive and positive to change.
  • Responsible for representing the credit division at internal forums within the region.

Work Experience Required

• Credit experience in a global banking environment, corporate banking or investment banking institution.
  

Skills and Experience

Functional / Technical Competencies:

Essential

• In depth knowledge of credit and risk principles, products and management.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify key issues.
• Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally clearly and concisely.

: experience in handling problem credits

Education / Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent

Personal Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
• A proactive, motivated approach.
• The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
• Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
• A structured and logical approach to work
• Strong problem solving skills
• A creative and innovative approach to work
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
• Strong numerical skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills