Relationship manager (corporate banking)

Our client is a leading Chinese bank in the City and currently recruiting for a Relationship Manager. The Bank is renowned worldwide for its quality services to customers, and has operated in the UK as a Branch for the last 7 years.

As a Relationship Manager, you are expected to be a highly driven, career-minded individual who has excellent knowledge of corporate banking. This position provides an exciting opportunity for working within a small team and quickly adapting to cover a broad area of duties. The responsibilities in the role of the Relationship Manager will include the following:

• Provide comprehensive support to the Corporate Banking Department to achieve departmental objectives and meet targets;
• Work with both the Head of Corporate Banking and colleagues, facilitate cross-border communication with both Chinese and multinational companies, with quality products and services;
• Provide advice to clients, negotiate and structure products and services that meet clients’ needs, prepare and present credit proposal/credit analysis reports for the bank;
• Assist clients with a wide range of requests as a direct point of contact;
• Initiate credit proposal, follow up the whole credit approval process of the Bank (including approval from Head Office if necessary) and implement post lending management for the managed credit portfolio.

To be successful in the role of a Relationship Manager, key skills as below are essential:

• At least 4 years of practical experiences in a corporate banking RM role with a major international bank;
• A Bachelor degree or above in Finance or Accounting background;
• A good understanding of corporate financing activities and corporate banking products and services;
• Working knowledge of EU Syndicated Loans;
• Experience of co-operating with team members in different time zones;
• Good understanding of our clients’ requirements, and
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

This will be a full-time position and the successful candidate will receive a mark-to-market salary package depending on experience.