Assistant Relationship Manager

Role overview

The assistant relationship manager will support relationship managers in managing corporate client portfolios, credit applications, documentation, and transaction execution.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of credit applications, financial spreading, and credit memos
• Analyse client financial statements for creditworthiness and debt service capacity
• Assist in structuring credit facilities including term loans, overdrafts, and trade finance lines
• Attend client meetings and serve as day-to-day contact for client queries
• Manage loan documentation including facility letters and security documentation
• Process letters of credit, bank guarantees, and trade finance transactions
• Prepare portfolio reports and management information

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, banking, business, or accounting
• CA, CFA, or MBA (finance/banking) preferred
• 3-8 years in corporate banking, commercial banking, or credit analysis within a bank
• Understanding of loan documentation and trade finance instruments
• GCC banking experience strongly preferred
• Strong English communication; Arabic is a significant advantage

Location: Bahrain
Employment: Full-time secondment
Salary: Depending on experience