PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RECRUITMENT - The best appointment you'll make
W&A is recruiting for a forward-thinking retail bank seeking a recently qualified accountant to move into a financial analysis role.
This is an in-house due diligence role that involves in-depth financial analysis, credit analysis, writing credit papers for annual reviews or transactions, analysis of exposures, wider risk analysis and climate compatibility analysis.
By collaborating with a range of stakeholders, you will ensure robust decision-making aligned with the company’s risk appetite.
This role is well suited to a newly qualified accountant seeking to make their first move from practice and/or candidates with proven experience in a similar role.
Location:
Edinburgh
Hybrid – Flexible home and office-based work
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth credit and financial analysis to support lending decisions and portfolio management.
Act as a subject matter expert, offering strategic insights on complex transactions and client engagements.
Work closely with risk, corporate, and institutional teams to implement risk management frameworks and processes.
Mentor team members and contribute to improving credit approval processes.
About You:
Strong analytical, financial and accounting skills.
Knowledge of corporate and commercial sectors.
Awareness of economic, legal, and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.