Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ltd is a leading sustainable private bank, offering all the advantages of the Swiss banking environment together with dynamic and personalised advisory services focusing on opportunities in international financial markets. The Bank provides a high level of services and expertise when acting as investment advisor and asset manager for private and institutional clients. Financial strength, excellent client services and outstanding quality are therefore key elements of its corporate philosophy.J. Safra Sarasin’s most valuable capital is its employees. They are essential to the success of the organisation, now and in the future. Their technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills are highly valued by the Group’s clients, management and business partners. The success of J. Safra Sarasin depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of every one of its employees worldwide.DivisionCOO Asia and CreditFunction/PositionSenior Credit Officer Lombard – GenevaLocationGenevaFunction/Position objectivesManagement of credit analyses and requests, advisory to Customer Relationship Managers, identification of credit risks, credit decisions.Responsibilities
Risk-appropriate credit analyses based on the Bank’s Credit Policy and Directives
Provide solutions and risk oriented support to sales organisation: interface between Credit and the front line, pro-actively working with Private Banking teams in structuring credit proposals
Propose credit transactions to the relevant authority level and execution of approved transactions including documentation and perfection of security
Preparation of periodic credit reviews, credit limit requests and portfolio overviews
Provide ongoing support to the management with regard to the identification and management of credit risks
Promote an integrated team and share knowledge, experience and best practices
Promote a strong risk culture within the Bank and improve coordination and communication with the national & international network of the Bank
Profiles
Higher education in either Banking / Business / Finance, Bank apprenticeship with additional education in Credits
5-10 years experience as a Credit Officer in a Private Bank or in a Financial Institution with credit authority and credit origination
Excellent analytic and technical skills combined with an ability to apply these in a practical and balanced manner
Well organized self-starter with the ability to work independently and efficiently
Senior, engaged, flexible and open-minded personality who is able to successfully operate in a dynamic and international environment
Strong skills in prioritization and organization and interpersonal skills are essential
Fluent both in French and English. Additional knowledges in German are an advantage
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