Associate Project Finance

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 Banks 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

• Support the management of portfolio including ongoing credit monitoring covenant compliance annual reviews amendments waivers refinancing activities and client relationship management
• Support the expansion of the Banks Project Finance/Structured Finance business through business development and origination activities
• Contribute to the preparation of business proposals and assist with the internal credit approval process in accordance with the Banks policies and procedures
• Undertake market and industry research to identify new business opportunities and expand the client base in line with the Banks risk appetite and credit policies
• Assist in developing client relationships and identifying Project Finance/Structured Finance opportunities within the designated region in accordance with the Banks business strategy and credit policy
• 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
• Collaborate with the Loan Administration team to support the efficient administration and ongoing management of existing credit facilities
• Contribute to team compliance activities including KYC/KYB processes and other regulatory requirements
• Assist with post-lending activities including transaction monitoring and reporting in accordance with the Banks policies and procedures

Requirements

• Degree educated in Finance Accounting Business or other relevant subject
• Proven experience in credit management and portfolio management within Corporate Banking
• Experience in Project Finance/Structured Finance transactions is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience with general and structured Corporate Banking products services and lending activities
• Proficient in Mandarin is preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to review navigate and interpret complex loan agreements financial models and transaction documentation
• Analytical skills business judgment and financial acumen
• Attention to details
• Able to multi-task
• Team player with good interpersonal skills

Working here

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.

Learning and Development

We strive to offer you a continuous learning environment and we will invest in your development. We provide personalised and varied learning tools to support your growth and career through:

• access to the best in class qualifications from leading professional bodies such as the Professional Bankers Certificate and Green & Sustainable Finance Certificate from the Chartered Banker Institute

• 24/7 on-demand access to over 600 e-tutorials to build and refresh core and advanced banking knowledge

• regular pan-bank stay connected sessions to keep in touch with what is going on across the bank and build your network

• exploring your unique and collective strengths and development areas to become the best version of yourself using the globally renowned Insights personality profile

• developing our People Managers to help coach and guide you towards success through our 9-month People Manager Development Programme

• encouraging a growth personal mindset and promoting continuous professional development (CPD) through annual events such as Learning at Work Week

• embracing change in a fast-moving industry and encouraging a forward-looking perspective on career development to future-proof your career

• promoting cross cultural intelligence and to seek out diverse and inclusive perspectives on challenges faced and their solutions

Benefits

We provide an attractive and comprehensive benefits package offering flexibility that can enable you to select the benefits that suits your needs including:

Complimentary
Lunch

Cycle to
work scheme

Retail
Discounts

Meet our People

Celine Luo
Assistant Vice President Financial Crime and Compliance

Bank of China is a great platform for everyone who wants to gain different knowledge and self-development. I started as a Junior Associate and had the opportunities to gain invaluable working experience in two different departments. I am happily working here as an Assistant Vice President in the Financial Crime and Compliance department. I believe I will continue to grow here not only in my career development but also in my personalwellbeing.

Daniel Shulakov
Senior Associate
Credit Management

I joined Bank of China as a university graduate and I believe I have found the best place for me. From the first day my priority was always to learn. This was quickly recognised by my department which provided me with the platform to grow and my colleagues have been very helpful in the guidance they have provided me with along my journey. There are ample opportunities to grow with the Bank and it all depends on how much one would like to develop themselves.

Rita Cobbold
Vice President Head of Customer Due Diligence CFU Middle Office

I have been working at Bank of China for almost 8 March 2022 I was promoted to VP -Head of Customer Due Diligence and I lead the CDD Unit. There are so many great things about working for the company. My favourite is probably the Banks commitment to identifying talent and nurturing them to develop into great leaders. The Bank embraces employees of all experience levels backgrounds and beliefs. They understand the value of a diverse team and make efforts to hire a variety of people. Working here has really enhanced my knowledge my understanding of different cultures leadership skills and a sense of direction for the future.

Ashley Watson
AVP Security Operations & Risk Manager General Administration

Over the past four years at Bank of China UK I have had the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally in my role as the Security Operations and Risk Manager. My role involves safeguarding the banks operations through robust risk management and proactive security strategies. Every day brings new challenges and the dynamic nature of the role keeps me engaged and motivated. One of the most rewarding aspects of working here is being part of a truly diverse and multicultural environment. Collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds has broadened my perspective and enriched both my professional and personal experiences.

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Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1