Credit Analyst - VP

Your new company
My client, a leading international bank in the heart of London, is looking for a Credit Analyst VP for a department sitting within the second line of defence. This international bank has an established London presence for over 50 years. You will be joining a close-knit and supportive department and will work closely with other departments.

Your new role
My client is looking for an experienced and skilled Credit Analyst VP who has extensive experience within the UK market in Credit Risk and Project Finance. Specific day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Assess proposals submitted to the Credit Management department from front office departments, and write credit reports. This includes research and evaluation of counterparty management, industry and transaction risk, financial accounts, cash flows, and forecasts.
• Compose and update credit applications, including waiver requests, limit renewals, and proposals for new transactions.
• Attend Credit Committee meetings to present a summary of credit reports and answer any questions from Committee members.
• Support 1LoD coverage in business strategy definition and in on-boarding new Financial Institutions (FI) and Corporate clients.
• Regularly monitor the risk situations of borrowers in an allocated portfolio, as well as industry risks where particular responsibility for an industry has been allocated.
• Review and enhance internal processes to adopt a dynamic risk-based approach commensurate with the low risk profile of the corporate portfolio.
• Develop and maintain financial models aimed at automating tasks, including the collection of historical financials and monitoring credit and market signals.
• Ensure compliance with departmental procedures manuals.
• Manage the approval process from start to completion and work with the front office to manage timeframes and expectations.
• Advise internal stakeholders on topics including business strategy, product launches, portfolio management, and monitoring.
• Promote engagement with the Head Office and overseas branches on the coverage of the corporate portfolio across the group.

What you'll get in return

• Salary: £80k - £100k per annum (depending on experience)
• Discretionary Bonus
• Benefits
• Hybrid: 4 days in the office & one from home

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