Wholesale Credit Risk EMEA – Diversified Industries – Vice President

Overview

In this role you drive credit solutions for a diverse client base in the Diversified Industries and Wholesale Credit Risk EMEA team. You shape recommendations for new transactions, lead due diligence and credit analysis, and supervise structuring and documentation for IG and Leveraged facilities. You coach junior staff, monitor portfolio risk, and maintain senior stakeholder relationships across the bank to balance risk with commercial outcomes. You work in a collaborative, growth‑minded environment with a clear focus on sound risk management and impactful client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and develop recommendations for new transaction approvals across various products (secured/unsecured loans, derivatives, trade, treasury)
• Lead due diligence and credit analysis to assess counterparty creditworthiness and determine structure and risk appetite
• Lead structuring and documentation negotiations for Investment Grade and Leveraged facilities, derivatives, and other products
• Coach and train Analysts and Associates on technical and professional skills
• Manage ongoing credit risk portfolio, monitoring ratings, sector trends, and client performance
• Balance commercial mindset with risk controls on the Firm’s balance sheet
• Maintain close relationships with senior stakeholders across Coverage/Corporate Bank, product specialists, Markets, Capital Markets, and M&A
• Understand and apply risk management policies and interact with Regulators and Auditors

Key requirements

• Sound credit skills and judgment with proactive, flexible coordination of credit processes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with credibility among business and risk stakeholders
• Working knowledge of transaction structures, documentation, and banking products to lead deal execution and portfolio workstreams
• Self-starter who can also contribute effectively in a team environment
• Significant experience in a comparable environment

• interpersonal communication
• credibility and trust-building
• team collaboration
• transaction structures
• documentation negotiations
• banking products

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