VP Credit Risk Review

Page Executive; United Kingdom; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a credit risk professional with 7+ years of experience in corporate banking or credit advisory. The role involves independent reviews of credit files, identification of credit risks, and collaboration with stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary between $140,000 and $200,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in credit risk, loan review, or underwriting.
• Strong understanding of credit structures and risk rating methodologies.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform reviews of credit files and underwriting decisions.
• Evaluate adherence to credit policies and regulatory standards.
• Identify credit risks and document findings.

Skills

Credit risk analysis

Underwriting

Financial statement analysis

SQL

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics

Advanced degree or CFA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Work life balance in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating role.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to all industry sectors across the portfolio.

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a large organization within the financial services industry. The company is known for its commitment to excellence and providing robust solutions to its clients while fostering a professional and supportive work environment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform independent reviews of credit files, underwriting decisions, and portfolio risk ratings across corporate and leveraged loan exposures
• Evaluate adherence to internal credit policies, regulatory standards, and risk appetite frameworks
• Identify emerging credit risks, structural weaknesses, and process gaps; escape findings as appropriate
• Document review findings in structured workpapers with clear rationale and supporting analysis
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support sampling methodology, thematic reviews, and reporting
• Contribute to governance materials, dashboards, and periodic review summaries for senior management
• Support continuous improvement of review templates, procedures, and risk assessment frameworks

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in credit risk, loan review, or underwriting within corporate banking, leveraged finance, or credit advisory
• Strong understanding of credit structures, financial statement analysis, and risk rating methodologies
• Familiarity with syndicated loan documentation, covenant frameworks, and regulatory guidance (e.g., OCC, FRB, FDIC)
• Proficiency in Excel and credit systems; experience with SQL or data tools a plus
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics; advanced degree or CFA preferred
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to present findings to senior stakeholder

What's on Offer

• $140,000 - $200,000
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your health and well-being.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a large organization.