Corporate Credit Risk Officer – Associate/AVP

Corporate Credit Officer – Associate London An international investment bank is seeking an Associate‑level Corporate Credit Officer to join its EMEA Credit Risk Management team in London.

Corporate Credit Officer – Associate
London

An international investment bank is seeking an Associate‑level Corporate Credit Officer to join its EMEA Credit Risk Management team in London. The role focuses on underwriting and monitoring credit risk on loans and derivatives to corporate borrowers across infrastructure, acquisition leveraged finance and risk solutions (corporate derivatives) in EMEA.

The role

• Assess and approve loans and derivatives transactions across several business units, with a focus on infrastructure, acquisition/leveraged finance and corporate risk solutions.

• Lead credit due diligence on new transactions, including business review, financial analysis, financial modelling and downside/stress case assessment.

• Form independent credit opinions, challenge front‑office deal teams constructively and present clear recommendations in credit discussions and committees.

• Evaluate transaction structure, pricing, security packages and syndication risk, ensuring proposals are aligned with the firm’s risk appetite.

• Prepare high‑quality written credit memoranda focused on key risks, mitigants and rationale for approval or decline.

Candidate profile

• Strong background in corporate credit from a bank, rating agency, credit fund or similar credit‑intensive environment.

• Experience in one or more of: infrastructure/project finance, leveraged/acquisition finance, structured corporate lending, or corporate derivatives/hedging.

• Solid grasp of corporate finance, cash‑flow lending, capital structures, covenants and security.

• Proven ability to build and defend an independent credit view, including in time‑pressured situations with multiple stakeholders.

• Financial or business qualification (e.g. Master’s, CFA, FRM, MBA) is advantageous but not essential.

If you meet the above set criteria, please apply or send a copy of your CV to hadjra.sohawon@robertwalters.com

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