Credit Risk- Mid Corporates
Mid-Market Corporate Credit Risk Locations: Edinburgh, Leeds, Birmingham I am looking for experienced credit risk professionals, supporting relationship teams with high-quality analysis across a diverse portfolio of UK mid-sized corporates.
Mid-Market Corporate Credit Risk
Locations: Edinburgh, Leeds, Birmingham
I am looking for experienced credit risk professionals, supporting relationship teams with high-quality analysis across a diverse portfolio of UK mid-sized corporates.
The role
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Assess new lending proposals and annual reviews for mid-market corporates, typically with complex banking needs and multi‑product facilities.
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Analyse historic and forecast financials, cashflows, business plans and sector dynamics to form independent views on creditworthiness and downside risk.
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Structure and recommend appropriate facilities (term loans, RCFs, overdrafts and ancillary lines), covenants and security packages within risk appetite.
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Prepare clear, succinct credit papers for sanction, highlighting key strengths, risks, mitigants and recommended conditions.
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Monitor an allocated portfolio, identifying early warning indicators, recommending remedial actions and supporting restructurings where required.
Requirements
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A solid grounding in credit risk, underwriting or corporate banking, with evident progression in responsibility over time (e.g. from analyst to taking ownership of cases).
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Strong financial analysis skills, including interpretation of statutory accounts, management information and cashflow forecasts.
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Comfortable forming independent credit opinions and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders.
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Good knowledge of UK lending products, security and covenant structures, and an understanding of relevant regulatory and conduct requirements.
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Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to challenge constructively and work collaboratively with front‑office teams.
If you meet the above set criteria, please apply or send a copy of your CV to hadjra.sohawon@robertwalters.com
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Risk & Compliance
Focus: Risk - Credit Risk
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Birmingham
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 1WQI3M-F1AAA8D9
Date posted: 28 January 2026
Consultant: Hadjra Sohawon
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