KOTRA London provides recruitment services to companies based in the UK and South Korea. As part of its services, we place job advertisements on behalf of our clients, review applications, and provide application details to our clients.
Our client Korea Development Bank, London Branch is recruiting an Analyst / Corporate Banking to join their business in the UK.
KDB London is the European hub for the KDB Global Network offering diverse financial services in the areas of corporate finance, trade finance, derivatives, securities investment and treasury.
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- English: Able to communicate in all situations
- Korean: Language proficiency at the native level
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1. KEY TASKS
- Support the Head of Corporate Banking in developing and implementing business strategies and growth plans for the Branch’s corporate banking activities, with a focus on Korean and non-Korean non-resident corporates and financial institutions operating in global markets.
- Conduct financial statement analysis, industry analysis, credit assessment, and due diligence of prospective and existing borrowers, and prepare credit applications, credit proposals, and related documentation for internal approval processes.
- Originate, structure, execute, and monitor a broad range of corporate banking transactions, including bilateral and syndicated loans, project finance transactions, trade finance facilities, and other debt financing arrangements.
- Support and administer loan agency functions for syndicated and bilateral facilities, including acting as Facility Agent, Security Agent, and Process Agent where applicable, and ensure compliance with facility agreements and related documentation.
- Assist in the origination, execution, and ongoing management of structured finance transactions, including ship finance, aircraft finance, and other asset-backed or structured lending opportunities.
- Support investment-related activities of the Branch, including indirect investments in venture capital funds, private funds, and other investment vehicles, and perform investment analysis, monitoring, valuation review, and reporting activities as required.
- Monitor and administer the Branch’s loan and investment portfolio, including covenant compliance, financial performance monitoring, periodic reviews, risk assessments, and post-lending management activities.
- Coordinate and manage legal documentation processes in collaboration with external legal counsel, borrowers, lenders, agents, and other transaction stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to applicable banking regulations, internal policies, risk management standards, compliance requirements, and Head Office guidelines.
- Prepare timely reports, management information, regulatory submissions, and other documentation required by Head Office, Branch Management, and relevant internal committees.
- Prepare credit risk, portfolio risk, and transaction-related reports and presentation materials for the Risk Management Committee (RMC) and other governance forums, and support follow-up actions arising from committee decisions.
- Liaise with internal departments, Head Office, external clients, financial institutions, syndication banks, legal firms, accounting firms, rating agencies, and other stakeholders in connection with business development, transaction execution, and portfolio management activities.
- Provide back-up support for trade finance and other operational functions of the Branch as required.
- Perform other duties and ad hoc assignments as reasonably requested by the Head of Corporate Banking or Branch Management.
2. REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Excellent research, analytical, and organisational skills.
- Good Knowledge of financial statement analysis and credit risk assessment.
- Fluent in both Korean and English.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
3. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
- As this is an entry-level role, prior experience in financial services is not mandatory.
- Experience in industry or company research and drafting professional business reports.
- Experience in document management, reporting, or administrative support roles is desirable.
4. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE
- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Solid understanding of financial statement analysis.
- Expertise in MS Office, especially in Excel and Word.
The tasks listed in this job description are not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned by the manager and adjusted in line with organizational needs. The employee may also be assigned or transferred to different functions within the branch, depending on business needs.
5. WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work type: In person (no remote arrangements available)
- Visa: Valid right to work in the UK (required)
- Address: 22 Bishopsgate, City of London, London
- Annual Salary: Correction after interview
- Recruitment: Full-time / Permanent / 3-month probation
- Working hours: 7 hours/ 5 days (08:30 – 16:30, 1 Hour lunch break)
- Holiday: 23 days in the first full holiday year (+ UK Bank Holidays)
* Please note company’s holiday year runs from 1st Jan to 31st Dec
- Insurance: Group life assurance, Group income protection, Upon successful completion of probation period - Private health and dental insurance
- Recruitment period : Rolling basis (applications are reviewed on a rolling basis)
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5. How to proceed
(1) Document review (Written review of submitted documents)
(2) Introductory Screening call
※ Interview candidates will be notified individually only to those who pass the document screening
(3) First Interview (comprehensive evaluation of skills required for job performance through interview and language evaluation)
(4) Second Interview
(5) Screening
Job Type: Full-time
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
