Job Description

Arbuthnot Latham has been associated with banking since 1833. We combine private and commercial banking, wealth planning and investment management. We believe in traditional relationship and service-led banking powered by modern technology.

To place the interests of customers at the centre of all activities, act in a way that is consistent with achieving good outcomes for consumers and to comply with the FCA and PRA's Conduct Rules.

Actively contribute within the Portfolio Control Team, providing support to the first line and second line Teams, the Head of Portfolio Control Team, Business Manager and the Director of Transformation & Lending Management. Review Procedure documents, making updates and improvements when efficiencies and best practises or regulation changes are identified. Work closely with Commercial and Private Bankers and their Executives to ensure the growing lending book is well controlled and monitored. Assist with the management of the Bank's Lending Portfolio under Government backed schemes. Assist with the set-up of systems and procedures to assist the team and the wider Bank. Support change initiatives within the Bank to represent Bankers and Executives Assist with the requirement for testing of Bank systems when required

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Management


Assist Commercial and Private Bankers and their Executives in identifying and monitoring risk issues across the lending book Help ensure that Bank risk appetite policy is adhered to. Monitor covenants across the Commercial and Private Banking Teams Act as control checker for covenants, recording, testing and reporting. Develop and ensure that good MI is available for exposure levels and metrics for various lending sectors, to analyse, monitor and report on to Senior Management and Credit Risk. Check reports completed within the Team before they are distributed to ensure accuracy and up to date. Liaise with Credit Department/Credit Operations to ensure controls are effective. Compile a list of outstanding Conditions Subsequent and maintain a log, advising Bankers when the Condition is due to be completed by, to monitor timely completion. Identify and discuss training requirements for Bankers and Executives that have been identified through the interactions with Bankers. Monitor record and distribute Company alert notifications for Bank clients to Bankers.

Client Service


Developing relationships with key stakeholders across the business and service providers. Be able to communicate effectively with various group and individual interactions.

Risk:


Responsible for managing risks inherent to the role by diligently observing internal policies and procedures.

Key Interfaces:

Banking teams - Commercial and Private Bankers and Commercial and Private Banking Executives. Directors - Commercial and Private Banking Back-office departments Credit Risk, Risk & Compliance, Risk Reporting, Credit Operations and Operations departments

Person Specification

Knowledge/ Experience/Skills:

Experience of working in a Banking or Finance role Having led within a Team environment Analysing data and trend analysis Change initiatives

Qualifications:

Relevant Qualifications desirable

Competencies:

Planning & Reviewing Team Working Influencing Others Problem solving and judgement Working proactively Client Focus

About Us

Life, Work and Benefits

Arbuthnot Latham is committed to equal-opportunities for all staff and candidates. We embrace inclusion & diversity and understand why they are critical for the success of our business and people.


Agile working Competitive salary, pension & holiday allowance BUPA Health cover 4x Life Assurance Income Protection scheme Discretionary bonus Market leading maternity/paternity and menopause policies Flexible benefits

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Reasonable adjustments

: Please let us know of any adjustments or arrangements that you may need to help you apply to this role or that will help you during the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss any particular requirements or concerns you have because of a disability or medical condition please contact us at recruitment@arbuthnot.co.uk. Information you provide about any disability or medical condition will remain confidential unless it is necessary to disclose it to other members of staff or outside agencies to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others, or to implement the adjustments you require. In these circumstances we will first discuss with you how and to whom the information may be disclosed.