Our client is a globally recognised international Bank based in London. They are looking to hire a front office credit analyst to provide credit expertise and support to the Structured Trade & Commodity Finance business.
Main responsibilities will include;
- Management of a front office credit team within Global Trade Finance Department
- Partner with relationship managers to complete applications for transactions and renewals
- Credit risk analysis of individual transactions and annual reviews
- Present all credit related activity to senior stakeholders
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key commodity traders and commodity finance banks
- Preparation of credit write ups and documentation
- Supporting the head of trade to undertake control functions in accordance with laws and regulation authorities
- Monitor distressed names within portfolio and attending internal committees to discuss
The successful incumbent will have;
- Strong Credit risk background
- Leadership management experience with the ability to drive change
- knowledge of international finance and commodity and structured trade finance
- Proven academic and professional qualifications
- Documentation skills and knowledge of trade finance instruments preferable but not essential
- European language skills (advantage)
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is currently working as a Credit Analyst looking to move into a front office position. It is essential that you are competent in risk management and have a clear understanding of the risks posed across trade finance. For more information please contact ben.chatfield@carrlyons.com