Assistant Relationship Manager (Corporate Banking)

Our client is an international bank and they have a few openings for the Assistant Relationship Manager position

The Assistant Relationship Manager (ARM) provides high-level support to the Wholesale Banking team to drive profit and manage business growth. The role bridges the gap between client relationship management and technical financial analysis, focusing specifically on Syndicated Loans, Structured Finance, and Commodity Trade Finance. The goal is to maximize portfolio revenue while maintaining strict credit quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

1. Portfolio & Relationship Management

• Support & Maintenance: Work with Senior RMs to nurture relationships with existing corporate clients and onboard new ones.

• Operational Assistance: Handle day-to-day client inquiries regarding account balances, loan rollovers, deposit renewals, and FX transactions.

• Cross-Selling: Identify opportunities to sell additional bank products (DCM, Deposits, FX) to increase the wallet share of each client.

2. Specialized Finance Support

• Syndications: Assist in originating and executing complex deals, including M&A financing and project financing across South East Asia.

• SCTF: Actively support the Structured & Commodity Trade Finance business, assisting with the unique documentation and structural needs of trade clients.

3. Credit & Risk Management

• Credit Writing: Prepare and submit credit application papers and conduct regular loan reviews.

• Portfolio Health: Monitor the credit quality of the assigned portfolio, flagging early warning signals and suggesting restructuring if a client's risk profile changes.

• Compliance: Ensure 100% adherence to AML, KYC, and local underwriting standards to avoid adverse audit remarks.

Requirements

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Corporate Banking products, specifically Syndicated/Club deals and Structured Finance.

• Credit Skills: Proficiency in credit risk assessment and the ability to draft high-quality credit proposals.

• Market Insight: Familiarity with the South East Asian financial landscape an existing network with local syndication banks is highly preferred.

• Regulatory Competence: Deep knowledge of banking policies, including AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) protocols.

• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills for marketing services and collaborating with internal product/risk partners.

• Experience with credit analysis, account management

Applicants who are keen to apply for this position can send your latest resume to

Alfred Lai
EA Reg No: R1545971
EA License No: 21C0434