Senior Credit Analyst - Corporates

Your new company
A leading international bank is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Credit Analyst to join its Credit Risk function in London. This role sits within the second line of defence (2LoD) and plays a critical part in supporting the bank's corporate and institutional business through robust credit risk assessment and monitoring. Focusing on Large Corporate Clients.

Your new role

• Prepare detailed credit risk assessments and recommendations for new and existing corporate clients, based on proposals submitted by front office teams.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of counterparties, industries, financial statements, cash flows, and transaction structures.
• Draft and update credit applications, including waiver requests, limit renewals, and new transaction proposals.
• Present credit reports to internal Credit Committees and respond to queries from senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with first line of defence (1LoD) teams to support business strategy and client onboarding.
• Monitor credit exposures and industry developments across an assigned portfolio.
• Develop and maintain financial models to track credit and market signals.
• Ensure compliance with internal credit policies and procedures.
• Manage the end-to-end credit approval process using internal systems and coordinate with front office teams to meet timelines.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in corporate credit analysis, ideally within an international banking environment.
• Strong understanding of credit risk principles, financial analysis, and industry risk assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex credit issues clearly.
• Familiarity with credit approval systems and regulatory expectations in the UK market.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

What you'll get in return
Comprehensive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

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