Mandarin speaking FI Relationship Manager

Job Title: Mandarin speaking FI Relationship Manager The Skills You'll Need: Fluent Mandarin, relevant RM experience in FI / Corporate Banking sector Your New Salary: Competitive Job status: Permanent. 5 days Office based but with flexibility Location: Central London FI Relationship Manager - What You'll be Doing: Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Relationship Manager with a background in credit analysis and deep expertise in the loan market, particularly within the scope of syndicated and bilateral loans. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing banking and non-banking client relationships while drafting comprehensive credit analyses and loan applications, ensuring adherence to Loan Market Association (LMA) standards and best practices. Your Main Responsibilities: Client Relationship Management: * Assistant the department head to manage and grow relationships with corporate clients, understanding their financial needs and identifying banking solutions. * Actively prepare and participate in client meetings to discuss lending opportunities, financial strategies, and tailored banking products. Credit Analysis & Application Drafting: * Prepare detailed credit analysis for both syndicated and bilateral loans, assessing the financial health and risk profile of banking and non-banking borrowers. * Draft high-quality credit applications for loan approvals, including cash flow analysis, debt capacity, covenant compliance, and risk mitigation strategies. * Ensure that all credit documentation aligns with the bank’s risk appetite and regulatory requirements. Syndicated & Bilateral Loan Structuring: * Collaborate closely with the origination team, credit risk department, and legal teams to structure syndicated and bilateral loan facilities. * Develop financial models and stress testing to support credit decisions. * Assist in negotiating loan terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with LMA standards and market practices. Loan Documentation & LMA Practice: * Provide expert insights on Loan Market Association (LMA) documentation and market practices. * Review and contribute to loan documentation, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to market conventions. * Stay updated on LMA guidelines, ensuring the bank’s practices are current with industry standards. FI Relationship Manager - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Experience: * Relevant experience as a Credit Analyst or Relationship Manager within wholesale banking with significant exposure to the loan market. * Strong understanding of Loan Market Association (LMA) practices and documentation. Technical Skills: * Advanced credit analysis skills, including financial statement analysis, cash flow forecasting, and financial modeling. * Familiarity with structuring and negotiating loan documentation in alignment with LMA standards. * Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) Personal Skills: * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships. * High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments, including legal, risk, and origination teams. Education: * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. * Professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, ACCA) are an advantage