6 Loan Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

Loan Syndications Officer

International Bank based in the City of London

Hybrid working on offer

Key responsibilities will include;

• To be responsible for loan syndication and distribution function within the department, executing its operations through close communication with front offices
• To visit and call customers, develop and maintain relationship with financial institutions to promote loan distribution.
• To liaise, respond queries, and negotiate the conditions with the customer, external partners and the relevant departments in Head Office and to execute transactions.
• To report and record swiftly and properly the situation and progress to Head of Department, and consult with Head of Department about what to do next in a proper manner.
• To handle administration regarding distribution activities through close communication with front offices in GBU and investors. This includes, but not limited to, asking the borrower to provide necessary information and disseminate them to investors, responding questions from the borrower or investors, calculating drawdown amount to correspond to the investors, handling transfer documentation, and discussing with external legal to prepare for signing and drawdown.
• To conduct market research and deal data analysis, including secondary market activities across various industries.
• To compile relevant information and make reports of activities and portfolio to Head Office and Senior Management in a timely manner in relation to origination to distribution business and loan agent operations.
• To assist with the design, testing and implementation of frameworks and systems for portfolio/risk management, performance monitoring, and business planning in relation to origination to distribution business and loan agent operations.
• To support and assist the other staffs of the department to carry out the branch’s and department’s mission.
• To carry out such other duties as requested by General Managers, and Head of Department.

To be considered for this position ideal candidates must have the following experience and skills;

• A strong aptitude for statistics and analytical skills, coupled with at least two years’ experience in the financial sector, syndication and distribution preferred.
• ‘A’ level qualifications preferred.
• Good PC skills, particularly with MS-PowerPoint and MS-Excel.

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**OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION**
Japanese Corporate Banking Division (London) is a front office in charge of business development of customers located in United Kingdom, Ireland and other demarcated countries in EMEA of which ultimate parents are Japanese Corporates.
Credit analyst team sits within the Corporate Banking Department together with the relationship management team, and its main responsibilities is to support the existing credit related businesses as well as origination of new credit businesses.
**NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS**
None
**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
+ The role will require an ability to meet specific deadlines for the facility and borrower rating renewals of existing customers, as well as to be able to respond to an urgent ad-hoc request from the customer/RM's requests, any credit related support including documentation process to be given for the origination of new businesses.
+ Responsible for supervising the team members for the execution of objective analysis in respect of credit granting and credit control and to support relationship managers with the credit risk management queries while ensuring and providing a high level of (internal) customer service in line with agreed procedures and service standards.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Perform submission of credit and borrower rating applications as well as other monthly and quarterly reports for the complex customers and core customer groups in line with the Bank's global rules on a timely manner.
+ Provide high quality credit analysis and monitoring for the assigned customers within Japanese Corporate Banking Division (London) along with the specific sector/industry analysis in order to submit applications and relevant reports.
+ Collaborate with other branches/offices, primary offices and credit division to deliver the transaction to meet the customers' needs.
+ Managing the daily workflow processed by the team effectively by coordinating with the team leader of credit analyst team the available resource and monitoring workflow. Provide assistance where the additional resources are required.
+ Develop and enhance the skillset of the team by reviewing applications and reports prepared by each team members and assist them to complete before circulating to the relationship management team to ensure sufficient quality is maintained and to ensure compliance to rules, policies and procedures of the Bank.
+ Maintain awareness of developing market sector and business trends in EU/Europe and on a world-wide basis.
+ Undertake and support various credit related tasks as directed by the team leader of credit analyst team, as well as the Department Head and the senior management.
+ Drive ongoing process improvement activities by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, accuracy and collaborative working with particular attention to the quality of credit risk analysis.
+ Provide assistances and training to implementation of processes and standards for JCBD credit risk space to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines.
+ Demonstrate MUFG's values, specifically operate with integrity, professionalism and strong teamwork within JCBD.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ Relevant experience in credit analysis in subsidiary banking business for large/medium sized Japanese Corporates
+ Required knowledge and experience in managing credit risks, including but not limited to understanding for risks for certain sector/country/industries, risks for different products and understanding of credit documentation terminologies.
+ Experience in managing teams, interpreting and delivery against divisional strategic objectives
**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
+ Thorough knowledge of credit and risk management, MUFG credit processes and procedures (or similar experience in another organization.), onboarding and originating credit facilities as well as understanding of regulatory requirements.
+ Strong analytical and numeracy skills with a good attention to detail, strong customer focus, sound organizational, interpersonal and networking skills.
+ Problem-solving skills with ability to manage various tasks and work towards tight deadlines.
+ Global perspective, demonstrating inclusiveness through an appreciation of different perspectives and diversity.
+ Sound knowledge and practical skills for Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) Microsoft Outlook.
+ Verbal and written communication skills in English and Japanese are essential.
**Education / Qualifications:**
+ Degree Level and/or relevant industry expertise
**PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS**
+ Candidate must be aware of Japanese working culture and its demand
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
+ A proactive, motivated approach
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritize work accordingly
+ The ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ Strong problem-solving skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ A calm approach with the ability to perform well in a pressurized environment
+ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with strong numerical skills
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute

**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
**Overview of the Department/Section**
+ The Credit Analysis team is the Bank's first line of defence, sitting alongside CIB bankers to promote an optimal risk / return on the banks' lending opportunities.
+ Credit Analysis is a 50+ team organised into 5 sector corporate teams. Each credit analyst is responsible for managing risk exposure across an EMEA wide portfolio.
+ Analysts work with Front Office teams on live transactions & risk monitoring to identify and mitigate risks associated with the structure, documentation, counterparty, industry and macroeconomics.
**Main Purpose of the Role**
+ We are looking for a senior credit analyst on a 12 month fixed term contract basis to cover a varied portfolio of largely non IG/private company/complex IG corporate credits across the Consumer and Retail space.
+ The credit analyst will perform forward looking fundamental credit calls on live transactions, limit renewals and annual reviews.
+ Along with client meetings the analyst completes a credit opinion including cash flow forecast, recommending approval, a neutral stance, or non-approval of the proposed transaction.
+ Updating financial analysis for quarterly and year end results. Actively monitoring assigned portfolio of IG and NIG corporates for potential changes in credit risk. Assign or update internal ratings.
+ Coach junior team members and assist team manager to review their papers.
+ Assist team manager in the management of the team workflow and other day to day operations/projects/initiatives.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Lead complex client credit due diligence following key risk events or for on-boarding of new clients.
+ Quickly assess key credit issues, raise salient points to the correct stakeholders and to assess the risk- reward trade off.
+ Ability to multi-task and manage ever changing and often conflicting priorities; Ability to work with a high level of motivation and initiative;
+ Work diligently to develop technical skills and industry knowledge related to the role. Work towards becoming an expert in a sector and/or geography.
+ Ensure accurate and timely compliance with internal rules and reporting procedures.
+ Undertake specific country and industrial sector research as well as leading other team or departmental project work as appropriate.
+ As directed, support the development of junior staff members through coaching and review of work.
**Work Experience**
+ Extensive experience in fundamental credit analysis, preferably gained in a corporate or investment bank.
+ There should be an emphasis on credit analysis in the context of a transaction or event.
**Skills and Experience**
**Functional / Technical Competencies:**
+ Experience of covering Investment Grade, Non-Investment Grade and private company credits.
+ Preference for prior experience in the Consumer & Retail sectors across EMEA, albeit not mandatory.
+ Ability to take a forward looking view using cash flow modelling and stressing testing.
+ Existing experience in coaching, mentoring and reviewing junior credit analysts work.
+ Strong understanding of complex loan/bond documentation and key credit protections. Good understanding of market risk and ISDA's.
+ Languages desirable and ability to work across regions with locally based coverage teams
**Education / Qualifications:**
+ Degree level.
+ Other financial professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, ACCA, ACA etc.) will be seen as highly beneficial.
**Personal Requirements**
+ A proactive, motivated approach.
+ The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
+ Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
+ A structured and logical approach to work
+ Strong problem solving skills
+ The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
+ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
+ Strong numerical skills
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them!
**Our Culture Principles**
+ Client Centric
+ People Focused
+ Listen Up. Speak Up.
+ Innovate & Simplify
+ Own & Execute