Credit Underwriter – Development Finance

Ref: 29146

International Bank seeking a Development Finance Underwriter to join their Credit team in London.

Key Responsibilities

· Support the design & implementation of the bank’s strategy in development finance.

· Independently assess, critically evaluate lending applications and prepare and submit

credit proposals for presentation to Sanctioning Committee.

· Proactively manage all transactions from credit assessment through sanction to

completion including documentation formalities and stage wise drawdowns.

· Operational responsibility for the annual review process of owned credit portfolio loans

to ensure that all borrowing requirements and covenants are being adhered to.

· Manage the review, assessment, investigation and minimising of credit risks associated

with loan applications in accordance with the Banks operating policies and procedures.

Undertake site visits as required.

· Monitoring of existing loan portfolio, identifying early arrears or potential problem

accounts and making necessary recommendations.

· Ensure the credit decisions are made within regulatory standards and adhere to TCF

principles and Customer First standards.

· To provide support to the Chief Credit Officer in all operational areas of

Development Finance in the Credit Department.

· Presentation to Credit Committee and other respective committees( Such as CWG

etc) for introduction and renewal of new / existing products.

Skills/ Experience Required

· Min 5 years of experience in Development finance

· Advanced technical skills and experience in the structuring of Development Finance

Transactions to achieve best outcomes for customers and the Bank.

· Proven track record of underwriting development finance deals in a commercial banking

environment.

· Experience in a less/non automated environment strongly preferred.

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.

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