Credit Officer - Leveraged Finance
This second‑line role sits within the Credit Office of a leading global bank, providing independent risk oversight across corporate, leveraged, structured finance, FI and sovereign exposures. The position plays a critical part in credit decision‑making, portfolio stewardship and risk governance, working closely with front office and regional credit teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead credit analysis and internal ratings for complex corporate and leveraged transactions, producing concise approval materials.
- Independently evaluate new deals, clearly articulating key risks and recommendations to senior committees.
- Provide effective challenge on structure, returns and capital impact to ensure disciplined risk-taking.
- Act as the primary risk partner to relationship, sector and product teams.
- Deliver timely credit opinions and briefings to senior stakeholders.
- Support portfolio oversight, early warning identification and risk appetite execution.
- Collaborate with EMEA and global credit teams to ensure consistency and best practice.
- Contribute to credit frameworks, policies and strategic initiatives.
- Coach junior team members and share subject‑matter expertise.
Key Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in credit risk within financial services, covering corporate and leveraged finance.
- Demonstrated LBO and large-cap transaction exposure is essential.
- Strong knowledge of credit risk principles, leveraged structures and LMA documentation.
- Solid understanding of regulatory credit processes and governance.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in English.
- Strong analytical ability with high attention to detail.
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