Credit Analyst, Bilingual Japanese skills (CA) - CareerVite, LLC

Major global financial institution is looking for Credit Analyst. Bilingual Japanese/English skills required.

Role Description

The main function of this position is to provide analytical and administrative support to the members of the Japanese and Asian Corporate Banking Department, Americas Division. This individual will support Relationship Managers by preparing credit applications, reviewing quarterly financial reports, conducting regular credit reviews of loans in the portfolio, providing research and analytics, assisting Relationship Managers in preparing client materials and other administrative tasks as required.

Role Objectives

• Conduct analysis and research on the performance of borrowers to assess historical performance and future projections; ie. Cash flow analysis, risk capital calculations.
• Gather support documentation to structure deals, liaise with middle and back office for KYC purposes, and assist in drafting pre screen memos for the Credit Department.
• Conduct quarterly and annual reviews of loan portfolio and handle a variety of system and procedural issues related to the borrowers such as internal grading, monthly/quarterly reporting, and other ad hoc projects.
• Assist with amendments, dividend transactions, loan closings and funding, and other credit events that may impact the borrower.
• Support in the preparation of client materials (presentations, proposals, RFPs, term sheets, etc.).
• Undertake research and analytics related to specific sectors, regions or loans, and stay abreast of current market conditions.
• Provide ad hoc reports for management.

Qualifications

• Formal credit training preferred.
• Minimum 1-6 years of experience working at a corporate bank or other financial institution.
• Some knowledge of banking and prior internships at a bank or financial institution preferred.
• Highly proficient MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or Accounting preferred or equivalent education and training.
• Japanese language skills (business level) desired.