At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage credit risk for corporate clients and support responsible business growth.
- Company: Join a supportive international team at Westpac Institutional.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic financial environment.
- Why this job: Influence credit decisions across diverse sectors and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in credit risk management and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Job Description Role Title
Credit Officer, Europe & Americas Location
London How Will I Help As a Credit Officer, you will be responsible for the approval, management and ongoing oversight of credit risk across a portfolio of corporate and institutional clients.
Your portfolio may include clients across Energy, Infrastructure & Resources (EIR), Consumer & Industrials (C&I) and Fund Finance.
You will work closely with front office teams to support responsible business growth, ensuring transactions are structured within risk appetite while delivering appropriate risk adjusted returns.
This role provides the opportunity to influence credit decisions across a diverse range of sectors and products, including lending, trade finance, commodities, transition finance and financial markets activities.
Key Accountabilities Assess, approve and manage credit risk exposures within delegated authority, or provide recommendations for approval to higher authorities where required.
Maintain ongoing oversight of a portfolio of corporate and institutional clients, including identification, escalation and management of emerging credit risks.
Partner with coverage and product teams to support business growth while ensuring adherence to risk appetite and policy requirements.
Exercise sound judgement in the analysis of transactions, industries and counterparties to support informed credit decisions.
Work closely with Dealing Room Credit Officers to ensure financial markets activity remains within approved risk parameters.
Contribute to a strong risk culture through constructive challenge, collaboration and disciplined decision making.
Support internal governance forums, credit reporting and portfolio reviews.
Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of credit practices, policies and processes.
What’s In It For Me You will join a collaborative and supportive international team during a period of continued growth for Westpac Institutional
Credit Officer, Europe & Americas in London employer: Westpac Institutional and Business
Westpac Institutional Bank is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful projects that shape the financial landscape across Europe and the Americas.
Contact Details:
Westpac Institutional and Business Recruitment Team
