Our client is a global Financial institution based in the City. Due to expansion, they are seeking a Fluent Mandarin speaker to join their front office team. The role would be assisting a Team of Relationship Managers who cover Trade Finance products. The ideal candidate would have credit analysis skills and had previous experience of Trade finance products. Training would be available for candidates who has Trade Finance experience previously in operations/middle office. The role is 5 days in the office. Unfortunately, our client cannot sponsor, therefore they will only consider candidates that have 3+ years UK work eligibility. Mandarin is essential for this role. For further information on this exciting opportunity please send a copy of your CV to Judith Webb quoting job number 16902JW.
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
Our client is a global Financial institution based in the City. Due to expansion, they are seeking a Fluent Mandarin speaker to join their front office team. The role would be assisting a Team of Relationship Managers who cover Trade Finance products. The ideal candidate would have credit analysis skills and had previous experience of Trade finance products. Training would be available for candidates who has Trade Finance experience previously in operations/middle office. The role is 5 days in the office. Unfortunately, our client cannot sponsor, therefore they will only consider candidates that have 3+ years UK work eligibility. Mandarin is essential for this role. For further information on this exciting opportunity please send a copy of your CV to Judith Webb quoting job number 16902JW.
It is essential that all applicants have experience with market risk measurement methodologies for a Bank in the UK for at least 3 years. Sponsorship will not be available for this position, therefore 3+ years on visa eligibility to work in UK is essential. Our Client is looking for a Senior Market Risk Analyst to join their small team on a permanent basis. This position is full time in office, 5 days per week. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring market risk exposures and the relevant reporting. Additional responsibilities would be to provide solutions in improving the risk exposure metrics and monitoring and reporting processes. Key Responsibilities (but not limited to): To ensure that market risk exposures are accurately reported in accordance with Market Risk policy to the senior management, the business areas and other support areas as required, and to monitor on a daily basis the adherence to approved market risk limits. To assist in maintaining and improving the risk infrastructure: to improve reporting as required and to contribute to projects through documenting user requirements and UAT. To assist in improving the methodology for accurately calculating market risk exposures from new and existing products and business, including portfolio market risk measures along with an appropriate back-testing framework. To perform stress testing and qualitative risk assessments of different business units and implement appropriate scenarios for market risk stress testing. To monitor news and other market information that indicates material changes in the assessment of market risks, and to inform the relevant Business Areas in a timely manner. To provide support, advice and assistance to all Business Areas on all market risk and valuation-related matters, including structuring of prospective transactions to mitigate market risk appropriately and to maximize earnings whilst minimizing risk. To assist the in liaising with Head Office regarding market risk and other risk related matters. To assist on country risk management and counterparty credit risk related matters. To assist with the internal and external auditors as required. To act as the administrator of relevant risk and trading systems. Reporting and escalating material risk events, including conduct risk events and conflicts of interest, or losses. Responsibility for the provision of policy, tools, techniques and support to enable conduct and compliance risk to be managed in the first line. Conduct monitoring and reporting to assess the design and effectiveness of first line controls and ensure consistency of definitions and measurement of conduct risk. To ensure policy and processes meet legal and regulatory requirements, identify opportunities to improve the framework and collaborate with the First Line of Defence to implement and embed changes. Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Educated to degree in numerate/financial/accounting discipline and/or appropriate professional qualification level. Extensive knowledge of market risk measurement methodologies and advanced market risk management principles and techniques, and experience of implementing them effectively in a banking environment. An in-depth knowledge of a broad range of wholesale banking and treasury products, including options, and a strong understanding of their valuation; a good understanding of complex derivative/structured products risk and valuation would be advantageous. A good understanding of the PRA regulatory framework and of capital management requirements. A good understanding of country risk management and counterparty credit risk. Proficiency for making rapid evaluations of breaking news situations and judgments.
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
It is essential that all applicants have experience with market risk measurement methodologies for a Bank in the UK for at least 3 years. Sponsorship will not be available for this position, therefore 3+ years on visa eligibility to work in UK is essential. Our Client is looking for a Senior Market Risk Analyst to join their small team on a permanent basis. This position is full time in office, 5 days per week. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring market risk exposures and the relevant reporting. Additional responsibilities would be to provide solutions in improving the risk exposure metrics and monitoring and reporting processes. Key Responsibilities (but not limited to): To ensure that market risk exposures are accurately reported in accordance with Market Risk policy to the senior management, the business areas and other support areas as required, and to monitor on a daily basis the adherence to approved market risk limits. To assist in maintaining and improving the risk infrastructure: to improve reporting as required and to contribute to projects through documenting user requirements and UAT. To assist in improving the methodology for accurately calculating market risk exposures from new and existing products and business, including portfolio market risk measures along with an appropriate back-testing framework. To perform stress testing and qualitative risk assessments of different business units and implement appropriate scenarios for market risk stress testing. To monitor news and other market information that indicates material changes in the assessment of market risks, and to inform the relevant Business Areas in a timely manner. To provide support, advice and assistance to all Business Areas on all market risk and valuation-related matters, including structuring of prospective transactions to mitigate market risk appropriately and to maximize earnings whilst minimizing risk. To assist the in liaising with Head Office regarding market risk and other risk related matters. To assist on country risk management and counterparty credit risk related matters. To assist with the internal and external auditors as required. To act as the administrator of relevant risk and trading systems. Reporting and escalating material risk events, including conduct risk events and conflicts of interest, or losses. Responsibility for the provision of policy, tools, techniques and support to enable conduct and compliance risk to be managed in the first line. Conduct monitoring and reporting to assess the design and effectiveness of first line controls and ensure consistency of definitions and measurement of conduct risk. To ensure policy and processes meet legal and regulatory requirements, identify opportunities to improve the framework and collaborate with the First Line of Defence to implement and embed changes. Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Educated to degree in numerate/financial/accounting discipline and/or appropriate professional qualification level. Extensive knowledge of market risk measurement methodologies and advanced market risk management principles and techniques, and experience of implementing them effectively in a banking environment. An in-depth knowledge of a broad range of wholesale banking and treasury products, including options, and a strong understanding of their valuation; a good understanding of complex derivative/structured products risk and valuation would be advantageous. A good understanding of the PRA regulatory framework and of capital management requirements. A good understanding of country risk management and counterparty credit risk. Proficiency for making rapid evaluations of breaking news situations and judgments.
It is essential to have previous banking experience. Our client is seeking a Credit Analyst (Commodity Finance) to join their team on a permanent basis. Supporting the business to minimise the Bank s credit-related losses by identifying and reasonably measuring the credit risk and mitigants in proposals, reviews etc. It s essential to have previous Corporate Banking experience. Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Provide credit evaluation report for various credit products which provides overview of transactions, financial and non-financial risk analysis, key risks identified. Make sure the credit transactions are compliant with credit policies. This position mainly focuses on commodity finance business and may also cover some other sector s credit business based on the types of proposal from front office. Provide effective challenges as well as guidance to the proposals from Front Office; Draft and present credit opinions to Credit Committee, by maintaining an objective and independent view within the credit process, in accordance with the Bank s credit policies. Achieve timely turnaround of credit proposals and reviews, in accordance with pre-agreed Departmental objectives. Provide relevant departments with the professional risk analysis and appropriate risk mitigation measure in a timely manner. Conduct post lending management work including but not limited to 1) monitor the credit ceilings and credit exposures carefully to ensure loan performing well with all covenants well maintained, 2) monitor the financial performance of the borrower regularly associated with market and industry dynamics, 3) monitor the conditions subsequent and ensure all conditions are met at any time through the loan life. Perform credit review and research of industry / customer-related information for all new proposals and (on at least an annual basis) for existing customers. Proactively monitor industry and sector trends as well as counterparty risks for early warning signals. Other functions and tasks as maybe required to assist the Department. Skills Required: Possesses a minimum of 7+ years' work experience in credit review area in Commodity Finance. In-depth knowledge and deep understanding of risks and mitigations across different industries, countries and clients type. Business and economy related know-how, and excellent financial analysis, projection and stress test skills. Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills and dedicated problem solver with a positive personality and can-do attitude. Collaborative personality and ability to complete tasks independently. For more information on this role please contact Barbara Houghton by sending your CV and quoting ref 16698BH.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
It is essential to have previous banking experience. Our client is seeking a Credit Analyst (Commodity Finance) to join their team on a permanent basis. Supporting the business to minimise the Bank s credit-related losses by identifying and reasonably measuring the credit risk and mitigants in proposals, reviews etc. It s essential to have previous Corporate Banking experience. Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Provide credit evaluation report for various credit products which provides overview of transactions, financial and non-financial risk analysis, key risks identified. Make sure the credit transactions are compliant with credit policies. This position mainly focuses on commodity finance business and may also cover some other sector s credit business based on the types of proposal from front office. Provide effective challenges as well as guidance to the proposals from Front Office; Draft and present credit opinions to Credit Committee, by maintaining an objective and independent view within the credit process, in accordance with the Bank s credit policies. Achieve timely turnaround of credit proposals and reviews, in accordance with pre-agreed Departmental objectives. Provide relevant departments with the professional risk analysis and appropriate risk mitigation measure in a timely manner. Conduct post lending management work including but not limited to 1) monitor the credit ceilings and credit exposures carefully to ensure loan performing well with all covenants well maintained, 2) monitor the financial performance of the borrower regularly associated with market and industry dynamics, 3) monitor the conditions subsequent and ensure all conditions are met at any time through the loan life. Perform credit review and research of industry / customer-related information for all new proposals and (on at least an annual basis) for existing customers. Proactively monitor industry and sector trends as well as counterparty risks for early warning signals. Other functions and tasks as maybe required to assist the Department. Skills Required: Possesses a minimum of 7+ years' work experience in credit review area in Commodity Finance. In-depth knowledge and deep understanding of risks and mitigations across different industries, countries and clients type. Business and economy related know-how, and excellent financial analysis, projection and stress test skills. Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills and dedicated problem solver with a positive personality and can-do attitude. Collaborative personality and ability to complete tasks independently. For more information on this role please contact Barbara Houghton by sending your CV and quoting ref 16698BH.