Barbara Houghton Associates

It is essential for all candidates to have worked in an accounts department of a UK bank. Sponsorship will not be available for this position, therefore 3+ years on visa eligibility to work in UK is essential. Our Client is looking for a Banking Assistant Accountant to join their small team on a permanent basis. This position is full time in office, 5 days per week. The successful candidate s primary focus will be on accounts payables, receivables, maintaining fixed asset accounting and accounting for property related revenues and expenses. Key Responsibilities (but not limited to): • Provide vital support to the financial controller in reconciling financial records and performing bookkeeping tasks (such as posting journals, investigating aging balances, and reviewing bank reconciliations). • Support the financial controller in handling monthly and quarterly financial accounting tasks to ensure timely and accurate month-end closing. • Provide support to the financial controller in developing and implementing existing financial control processes, forecasting and budgeting. This includes coordinating the formulation of business plans and budgets in collaboration with individual business units, as well as monitoring progress toward their achievement. • Ensure the completion of the invoice processing and Accounts Payable-related tasks in a timely manner. • Reconcile the monthly AP/AR balance sheet. • Collaborate with relevant departments to manage reporting and reconciliation related to rental properties. • Ensure the completion of monthly scheduled payment runs. • Participate in the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. • Identify, report and escalate material risk events, including conduct risk events and conflicts of interest, or losses. Skills, Experience and Qualifications: • Part qualified in accounting/finance discipline (working towards full accounting qualification). • Experience working at a similar level, within accounting, banking or auditing fields, preferably in the financial services sector. • Highly competent in time management and managing high volume of invoices and expense claims in a manual environment. • Good knowledge of reconciliation principles and basic accounting knowledge for accruals and prepayments processes. • Good knowledge of SAGE and exposure to VAT principles. • Excellent IT skills including MMS office and Excel. • Proficiency for making financial evaluations and judgments and an ability to present recommendations, both oral and written. For more information on this role please contact Sarah Roffey by sending your CV quoting ref. 16917JW.

It is essential that all candidates applying have 5+ years experience in credit administration or legal documentation. Sponsorship will not be available for this position, therefore 3+ years on visa eligibility to work in UK is essential. Our client, a financial institution based in London is recruiting a Fluent Mandarin Credit Admin/Loans to join their team on a permanent basis. Key Responsibilities: • Set up, amend, and monitor credit facilities in the bank s system. • Verify that facilities documents comply with credit approval terms, regulatory requirements, and internal credit policies. • Generate and maintain reports for credit administration to different parties including but not limited to Head Office, regulatory bodies, and internal departments. • Assist in monitoring covenant requirements and ensure the fulfilment of approval conditions. • Administrate the credit committee meeting, including meeting arrangement, preparing minute, and post-meeting follow-up. • Assist and support project related or process improvement tasks. • Provide administrative support to the department. Skills and knowledge: • 5+ years experience in credit administration or legal documentation; candidates with less experience may be considered for a junior level position. • Bachelor s or Master s degree in a related field. • Legal academic background or related working experience will be an advantage. • Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in written and numerical tasks. • Proficiency in Excel (including formulas and pivot table) is highly beneficial. • Excellent communication skills; proficiency in Chinese, Mandarin • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. For more information on this role please contact Sarah Roffey by sending your CV quoting ref. 16914JW.

All candidates must have worked within Senior Credit Risk previously Our client does not offer sponsorship, student visa or PSW, therefore 3+ years on visa eligibility to work in UK is essential. Our client, a Financial Institution, is seeking a Head of Risk, Mandarin to join their team on a permanent basis. The Head of Risk, Mandarin will assist in managing a robust Risk Management Framework, to ensure appropriate systems and controls are in place for measuring, managing and controlling risk. Will also be responsible for managing the department, covering Credit, Market and operational risk ensuring that the business has appropriate risk controls. Responsibilities include (but not limited to): • Work closely with the CRO and ensure the Risk Management Department is being managed effectively and that Credit, Market and operational risk monitoring and reporting is being appropriately delivered and reported • Ensure provision of timely information to senior managers on the credit portfolio performance, credit approval information, early warning signal management, market risk, operational risk and identification of risk trend through regular and ad-hoc reporting • Advise on all aspects of credit risk management including ensuring robust standards, controls and practices are in place to mitigate the credit risks which could impact upon its capital, earnings, reputation, business operations, opportunities or otherwise. • Develop and implement the reporting package that is regularly reviewed and provides the newest credit risk information. • Assist with managing the risk management committee and credit committee. • Oversee the delivery of the credit policy framework including risk appetite framework, pre-loan credit policy, credit review and approval policy, post-loan policy, delegation of authority etc. • Manage the credit review & approval process and implement the new product credit assessment. • Ensure compliance with risk policies. Skills and experience: • Degree Holder (minimum Bachelor); professional qualification in a relevant field will be a plus. • Fluent in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) • 8+ years in credit risk or lending, including 3+ years in senior Risk Management role within the financial services sector / Rating Agency. • Experience in reviewing credit risk of Chinese clients will be a plus. • In-depth knowledge of Risk Management frameworks, regulatory requirements, and best practices. • Sound understanding of UK regulatory landscape specific to risk management. • Proven leadership and people management experience, with the ability to influence at all levels. For more information on this role, please contact Sarah Roffey by sending your CV quoting ref. 16918JW.

It is essential that all candidates applying have at least 3+ years of practical experiences in banking Financial Institutions (not corporate banking) RM role with a major international bank. Sponsorship will not be available for this position, therefore 3+ years on visa eligibility to work in UK is essential. Our client, a financial institution based in London is recruiting a Fluent Mandarin Relationship Manager - FI to join their team on a permanent basis. As an Assistant Relationship Manager/Relationship Manager, you are expected to be a highly driven, career-minded individual who has excellent knowledge of corporate banking. This position provides an exciting opportunity for working within a small team and quickly adapting to cover a broad area of duties. The responsibilities in the role of the Assistant Relationship Manager/Relationship Manager will include the following: • Provide comprehensive support to the Corporate Banking Department to achieve departmental objectives and meet targets; • Work with both the Head of Corporate Banking and colleagues, facilitate cross-border communication with both Chinese and multinational companies, with quality products and services; • Provide advice to clients, negotiate and structure products and services that meet clients needs, prepare and present credit proposal/credit analysis reports for the bank; • Assist clients with a wide range of requests as a direct point of contact; • Initiate credit proposal, follow up the whole credit approval process of the Bank (including approval from Head Office if necessary) and implement post lending management for the managed credit portfolio. To be successful in the role of an Assistant Relationship Manager/Relationship Manager, key skills as below are essential: • At least 3+ years of practical experiences in banking Financial Institutions (not corporate banking) • Experience of FI is essential. • A Bachelor degree or above in Finance or Accounting background; • A good understanding of corporate financing activities and corporate banking products and services; • Working knowledge of EU Syndicated Loans For more information on this role please contact Sarah Roffey by sending your CV quoting ref. 16916JW.

It is essential that all applicants have experience for a Bank in the UK for at least 3 years. Sponsorship will not be available for this position, therefore 3+ years on visa eligibility to work in UK is essential. Our Client is looking for a Banking Compliance Risk & Assurance Manager to join their small team on a permanent basis. This position is full time in office, 5 days per week. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the Compliance monitoring and assurance activities and the business-wide risk assessments (Financial Crime, Compliance and Conduct) are carried out. To carry out risk assessment, monitoring, testing, and review activities as required under the Compliance Monitoring and Assurance Programme (CMAP) and to assist with the annual CMAP planning. Key Responsibilities (but not limited to): • Direct contribution to completion of the annual Financial Crime Business-wide Risk Assessment and Compliance and Conduct Risk Assessment process, and identify and implement appropriate controls to detect, prevent and mitigate risks identified. • Carry out the written annual plan and lead the CMAP, to ensure such programme is executed upon schedule; or if schedule needs changing, work with relevant personnel to agree any change. • Participate in the timely execution of the CMAP plan. Activities include, but are not limited to a thematic review of Anti Bribery and Corruption, testing critical aspects of the Market Abuse controls for reasonableness (Voice Recording), Gifts &Entertainment testing, Bloomberg Vault monitoring, FSCS eligible client classification and providing concise, timely and accurate written reports highlighting issues and recommendations for improvement/remediation actions. • Develop and maintain good relationship with both the 1LOD and 3LOD to ensure that CMAP findings are communicated and remediated in a timely manner. • Participate in maintenance of the risk assessment and CMAP methodologies to keep them in line with industry better practice. • Lead production and review of Management Information from the Risk Assessment and CMAP activities. • If required, attend the Compliance Forum and present CMAP and risk assessment reports and findings to committee. • Participate in the Compliance Department s input into the Operational Risk RCSA process. • Assist with implementing enhancements to Compliance and Financial Crime systems and controls. Skills, Experience and Qualifications: • Bachelor s degree or higher required; recognised industry qualification (e.g., ACAMS, ICA Diploma), highly desirable. • Good experience of participating in a 2LoD Assurance & Testing in a wholesale banking environment. • Good knowledge of the relevant FCA & PRA Rules, guidance, enforcement actions and relevant UK AML Regulations, Sanctions Regime, Fraud, Bribery Act. • Attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving mind-set. For more information on this role please contact Sarah Roffey by sending your CV quoting ref. 16910JW.

Our client is seeking a Personal Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This will be hybrid working. Responsibilities include (but not limited to): • Manage and maintain the Wealth Manager's diary, including scheduling and coordinating meetings, calls, and appointments. • Maintain oversight of the Wealth Manager s inbox to ensure timely client responses. • Manage action points from client meetings. • General oversight and management of the Wealth Managers' client experience. • Schedule and coordinate client review meetings ensuring compliance with Consumer Duty regulations. • Prepare documentation and materials for client review meetings. • Update Salesforce and internal business trackers with client meeting information and progress. • Manage Letters of Authority, including submission and follow-ups, particularly for pension new business. • Coordinate and send communications to prospective clients and manage follow-up activity. • Process referrals for will writing and protection services, including group protection. • Draft and send client holding emails and manage address updates as needed. • Track and chase confirmations for investments, including lump sums, pension transfers, and cash ISA transfers. • Process and monitor client withdrawals and contribution holiday requests. • Submit changes to regular contributions via internal platforms. • Update Client Financial Reviews (CFRs) following meetings. • Event Coordination. Skills and experience: • Minimum 2 years' experience in Personal Assistant role. • Experience with diary management and meeting coordination. • High level of accuracy when managing schedules, documentation, and client communications. • Able to handle sensitive information with professionalism and integrity. • Proactive in identifying issues and implementing effective solutions independently. • Willingness to adjust to changing priorities and support varying needs of the team or Wealth Manager. • Competent in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and database management. • Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks. Only candidates with relevant experience will be considered. For more information please send CV in to Tony Ward quoting job reference 16895TW.

It is essential that all candidates applying have Market, Operational and Credit Risk experience. Sponsorship will not be available for this position, therefore 3+ years on visa eligibility to work in UK is essential. Our client, a financial institution based in London is recruiting an Enterprise Risk - Fluent Mandarin to join their team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be a highly driven, career-minded individual who has excellent knowledge of corporate banking. Responsibilities include (but not limited to): Liquidity & Market risk • Monitor and report liquidity and Market Risk metrics accurately. • Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to identify potential risks. • Prepare regular risk reports for management and regulatory bodies. Operational Risk • Business continuity management. • Key risk indicator (KRI), risk and control self-assessment (RCSA), incident reporting. • Outsourcing and third party risk management. Credit Risk • Risk identification and assessment in terms of Portfolio Management, concentration, etc. • Country risk management. • Risk monitoring & reporting. Other Components of Comprehensive Risk • Risk appetite. • Operational resilience. • Generative AI. • Ever-emerging new forms of risk in the future. Skills and knowledge: • 2+ years experience in risk analysis. • BA/BS/MBA or equivalent. • Fundamental risk analysis skills. • Excellent communication skills, fluent in English and Chinese Mandarin both in verbal and writing. For further information on this exciting opportunity please send a copy of your CV to Judith Webb quoting job number 16903JW.

Sponsorship will not be available for this position, therefore 3+ years on visa eligibility to work in UK is essential. Our client, a highly respected Bank, is seeking a Manager, Relationship Management to join their team on a permanent basis. This successful candidate will mainly be responsible for managing the relationships with the account holders including the timely provision of services. Responsibilities (but not limited to): • Build strong relations with potential and existing customers through effective customer service interaction. • Maintain customer service area files, database, records, registers and logs under control. • Work closely with the team, to provide information and act as liaison to all other customer needs. • Provides authorisations and downloads as necessary to ensure smooth running of the daily work. • Provide information about various products and services offered by the Group and identify cross selling opportunities. • Perform certain customer related tasks such as posting account opening, customer data maintenance, issue of balance/no liability certificates etc. • Assist customers in filling out various forms and applications as requested such as opening an account; applying for an ATM, credit cards and cheque book; standing order instructions etc. • Receive loan applications from customers and prepare the corresponding loan agreements. • Refer to Branch Manager for any unresolved queries on transactions handled. • To assist customers in all their queries on products and seek solution to their requests. • Maintain activities in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/ units to achieve improvements in turn-around time. • Provide timely and accurate information to the external and internal auditors and the Compliance function as and when required. Qualifications and Skills: • University graduate preferably with a Major in Marketing, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Information Technology (related field of study) • At least 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in banking within a highly rated international bank. Also experience with regulated mortgages, savings accounts and fixed term deposits. • Awareness of customer relationship practices and regulations. For more information on this role please contact Sonia Smith by sending your CV quoting ref 16906SS.