Mandarin speaking Job – Senior Manager of Business Development – London – wm

Company: People First Recruitment
Apply for the Mandarin speaking Job – Senior Manager of Business Development – London – wm
Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will act as business and risk owner to meet targets, taking 1LoD ownership of KYC/CDD and related risks for covered clients. You will build and grow a designated portfolio to boost profitability while controlling risk, and proactively develop client relationships and cross-sell opportunities. You will drive deal execution, risk assessments, and post-loan risk management in collaboration with Risk/C functions, contributing to portfolio quality and growth.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage KYC/CDD and risk controls for covered clients
  • Grow and maintain a profitable client portfolio in designated area
  • Develop relationships and provide business solutions to clients; negotiate terms and explore cross-sell opportunities
  • Drive account planning and build a network of introducers in the business community
  • Originate transactions and manage credit/KYC assessments ensuring compliance with branch policies
  • Initiate credit proposals and perform risk management including enhanced due diligence and financial modelling
  • Monitor market, regulatory, macroeconomic and political developments impacting loan portfolio
  • Manage deal terms analysis, waivers, and deal administration
  • Coordinate with middle/back office for timely data input and facility monitoring
  • Maintain accurate exposure and client information in risk systems; develop post-loan risk framework
  • Support supervision and development of junior staff
  • Assist Department Head with ad-hoc tasks

Key requirements

  • 5+ years in corporate banking or financial institutions client-facing roles
  • proven ability to develop and manage client relationships and networks in banking
  • knowledge of credit products, processes, and risk to support sound lending decisions
  • strong problem-solving skills and flexibility in a diversified environment
  • excellent written and spoken communication skills
  • negotiation and communication skills with diverse audiences
  • MS Office proficiency and data management capabilities
  • commitment to quality and attention to detail
  • ability to work as a team member and under pressure
  • strong communication
  • negotiation
  • problem solving
  • credit analysis
  • KYC/CDD
  • risk management

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Posted: September 14th, 2026