Vice President - Corporate Banking & Subsidiary Finance in London

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading global financial institution, for a Subsidiary Banker to join their Japanese Corporate Banking team in London. This front-office role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic portfolio of corporate clients across the UK and EMEA, supporting senior Relationship Managers and contributing to business development initiatives.

About the Role:

As Junior Subsidiary Banker, you will play a key role in managing relationships with corporate subsidiaries, assisting in credit analysis, and delivering tailored financial solutions. You will work closely with international teams, gaining valuable experience in cross-border corporate banking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior Relationship Managers in managing a portfolio of corporate clients, including subsidiaries of multinational companies.
• Assist with credit assessments, business origination, and client strategy development.
• Collaborate with product specialists to deliver bespoke financial solutions.
• Monitor and manage market, credit, operational, and compliance risks.
• Prepare high-quality credit assessments, reports, and portfolio monitoring documentation.
• Contribute insights to strategic planning across international teams.

Candidate Profile:

• Front-office experience in corporate banking, ideally with exposure to subsidiaries or corporate groups.
• Experience in credit assessment and financial analysis for medium to large corporates.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural, international environment.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, financial products, and strategic planning.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and reporting skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
• Effective organisational, time management, and project management skills.
• Language Skills: Business-level Japanese is highly desirable but not mandatory; fluency in English is essential.

Additional Skills (Advantageous):

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Interest in cross-border banking relationships and international corporate clients.

We welcome applications from candidates with a variety of banking backgrounds, including local UK corporate banking, international corporate banking, or those with experience working with multinational subsidiaries.