Job Title: Assistant Manager - Credit AdministrationLocation: London
Type: Permanent
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Manager - Credit Administration to join our London-based team. This permanent role will be responsible for managing loans and advances, bank guarantees, and portfolio maintenance for bilateral credit and syndication loan accounts. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of credit operations and financial analysis to support accurate reporting, client servicing, and departmental efficiency.
Key Responsibilities*Manage bilateral credit/syndication loans and bank guarantees, including drawdowns, rollovers, interest servicing, repayments, renewals, and issuance.

*Handle back-office tasks for loan accounts, including file maintenance, transaction verification and authorisation (Finacle), and internal correspondence.

*Maintain daily currency-wise cash flow coordination with Treasury.

*Liaise with back offices of agent and participating banks/branches.

*Conduct periodic review/renewal of credit facilities.

*Monitor covenants, collateral, and insurance compliance.

*Prepare and submit reports/returns accurately and on time to relevant authorities.

*Support internal departments to ensure smooth workflow and effective issue resolution.

*Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and provide coverage for other supervisory staff during absences.

Candidate Requirements*Proven experience in credit administration, loans & advances, and bank guarantees.

*Sound knowledge of financial statement analysis and loan portfolio management.

*Proficient in Finacle, MS Word, Excel; working knowledge of Bloomberg/Reuters preferred.

*Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

*Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

*Calm temperament and professional demeanour.

Reporting LineThis role reports directly to the Head of Credit Administration.