RBC
Associate Director (VP/Senior Manager level), Group Risk Management, Wholesale Credit Risk (Corporates, London)
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Associate Director – Corporate Credit Risk (European & Australian Corporate, Leveraged & Derivative Portfolios)
What is the Opportunity?
The Corporate Credit Risk team within RBC Capital Markets manages the credit analysis, adjudication, and monitoring of wholesale credit risk in Europe and Australia. This includes:
- Evaluating and approving Borrower Risk Ratings (BRR) and facility-level Loss Given Default (LGD) segments for wholesale borrowers.
- The role entails leading credit risk oversight for ~45 high-net-worth corporate, leveraged finance, and derivative clients across sectors including:
- Transportation
- Utilities
- Aerospace & defence
- Telecommunications
- Technology
- Services
- Healthcare
- Consumer & industrials
This is a permanent, full-time position, requiring 4 days in the London office (100 Bishopsgate).
What Will You Do?
Core Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, assigning BRRs and LGD segments to portfolio counterparties.
- Evaluate loan originations, ensuring compliance with:
- Bank’s risk appetite
- Risk limits
- Material exposures
- Concentration thresholds
- Monitor and escalate credit issues involving lending/trading names with timely reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Approve/recommend new credit exposure within delegated authorisation boundaries.
- Proactively collaborate with front-office teams (e.g., Investment Banking, Leverage Finance, Derivatives Desk) to align risk strategies while supporting RBC Capital Markets’ growth in the UK, Continental Europe, and Australia.
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What Do You Need to Succeed?
Must-Have Skills & Experience
- Advanced analytical ability in:
- Complex loan structures
- Financial analysis
- Business risk assessment
- Ability to evaluate business and financial risk using:
- Company reporting
- Accounting analysis
- Commercial, technical, and legal due diligence
- Industry agility—comprehensive sector knowledge to:
- Assess market dynamics
- Compare financial metrics
- Facilitate evidence-based credit decisions
- Proficiency in Excel-based financial modelling and scenario forecasting.
- Drive to balance multiple concurrent credit requests effectively against tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills for:
- Transaction presentations (oral/written)
- Team collaboration across:
- Investment Banking
- Leveraged Finance
- Corporate Banking
- Derivatives
Nice-to-Have Attributes
- Background in corporate loan origination or rating agency roles.
- CFA or accounting qualification(s).
- Additional experience in leverage finance or project finance.
What Is in It for You?
- Progression Opportunity: thrive in a progressive, high-performing team driven by excellence.
- Culture: commitment to client-first values, collaboration, mutual respect and innovation.
- Total Rewards:
- Competitive salary + bonus
- Flexible benefits
- Leadership: mentoring/growth coaching from senior leaders.
- Impact:
- Work with global industry leaders
- Support diverse sectors and global growth initiatives
- Training:
- Tailored financial services training programs
- Access to industry best practices
- Purposeful Work: influence decisions that create lasting value for clients and communities.
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About RBC
RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) is a global financial institution driven by principle-led purposes:
- Diverse team (84,000+ employees) powering our approach.
- Operates across 36 markets, serving 16+ million+ clients.
- Driven by values: Client First · Integrity · Collaboration · Respect · Excellence.
- Future-proofing through inclusion and innovation.
- Committed to Community Wellbeing via donations, partnerships, and volunteerism.
Agency Notice: RBC exclusively accepts direct applications. Do not submit via third-party agencies. For access requirements, contact the Recruitment team.
Job Details
- Location: London, UK (100 Bishopsgate)
- Hours: 35/week (Office-based: 100 Bishopsgate)
- Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
- Salary: Salaried, with bonus structure
- Application Deadline: 13 July 2026 at 11:59 PM BST
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