Corporate Banking is a client-facing department, responsible for marketing, onboarding and ongoing management of the client relationship, providing loan business to the clients as well as promoting ancillary business according to the Bank’s business strategy and risk appetite. As an Associate - Project Finance, you will be responsible for assisting with the origination, analysis, structuring and execution of Project Finance/Structured Finance transactions, including ECA/Multilateral Development Bank covered transactions within the designated region. Additionally, you will actively manage a portfolio of Project Finance transactions, supporting ongoing credit monitoring and relationship optimisation to contribute to the strategic objectives of the London Branch. This is a full time permanent position.
Key responsibilities
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Support the management of portfolio, including ongoing credit monitoring, covenant compliance, annual reviews, amendments, waivers, refinancing activities and client relationship management
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Support the expansion of the Bank's Project Finance/Structured Finance business through business development and origination activities
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Contribute to the preparation of business proposals and assist with the internal credit approval process in accordance with the Bank's policies and procedures
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Undertake market and industry research to identify new business opportunities and expand the client base in line with the Bank's risk appetite and credit policies
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Assist in developing client relationships and identifying Project Finance/Structured Finance opportunities within the designated region, in accordance with the Bank's business strategy and credit policy
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Support the cross selling of other departments' products to existing and prospective clients, with a particular focus on deposits, foreign exchange and other banking products
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Collaborate with the Loan Administration team to support the efficient administration and ongoing management of existing credit facilities
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Contribute to team compliance activities, including KYC/KYB processes and other regulatory requirements
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Assist with post-lending activities, including transaction monitoring and reporting, in accordance with the Bank's policies and procedures
Requirements
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Degree educated in Finance, Accounting, Business or other relevant subject
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Proven experience in credit management and portfolio management within Corporate Banking
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Experience in Project Finance/Structured Finance transactions is highly desirable
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Demonstrated experience with general and structured Corporate Banking products, services and lending activities
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Proficient in Mandarin is preferred
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Excellent communication skills
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Ability to review, navigate, and interpret complex loan agreements, financial models and transaction documentation
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Analytical skills, business judgment and financial acumen
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Attention to details
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Able to multi-task
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Team player with good interpersonal skills
Having a presence in the UK for more than 90 years, Bank of China London Branch has been providing an excellent financial service to the market and maintain its competitive edge as an international bank operated in the UK. It has employees in over 33 countries, and it is one of the most internationalised overseas branch in the Bank of China Group. The Bank values the diversity of its employees and aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone can speak up and enjoy the equal opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
