KOTRA London provides recruitment services to companies based in the UK and South Korea. As part of its services, we place job advertisements on behalf of our clients, review applications, and provide application details to our clients.

Our client Korea Development Bank, London Branch is recruiting an Analysts (Risk Management, Compliance, Corporate Banking) to join their business in the UK.

KDB London is the European hub for the KDB Global Network offering diverse financial services in the areas of corporate finance, trade finance, derivatives, securities investment and treasury.

The Korea Development Bank is recruiting three bilingual graduate analysts to join our Risk Management, Compliance, and/or Corporate Banking teams.

Successful candidates will be assessed across Risk Management, Compliance and Corporate Banking teams and assigned to the team that best aligns with their skills and qualifications.

• English: High fluency and able to communicate in all situations.


• Korean: High fluency is required.

1. Analyst / Risk Management

MAIN FUNCTION OF JOB

To produce the risk reports as regards to Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, Interest Rate Risk, and Operational Risk, resulting from various financial transactions within the KDB London Branch. To assist and report to the Head of Management-Middle regarding any other tasks within the range of the Risk Management, for the purpose to assist the overall risk management within the branch.

KEY TASKS

• Prepare the Risk Management Reports regularly(daily/weekly/monthly).
  
  
  
  • Market Risk: Loss Limits, SRC, Delta, FX Positions, Trading Position Limits
  
  
  • Liquidity Risk: Maturity Gap Ratio, Liquidity Ratio, Asset-Liability Maturity Gap, Long- term Funding Ratio, Liquidity Stress Test
  
  
  • Interest Rate Risk: △EVE, △NII
  
  
  • Securities Monitoring: Stop-Loss Limits, Ageing Limits, Single Issue Limits, Revaluation Reserve monitoring
  
  
  
  


• Operational Risk: Loss Event reporting, Operations Event Reports monitoring etc.


• Monitor daily RFI transactions settlement risk limits.


• Conduct MiFID II daily transaction reconciliation.


• Verify the correctness of the risk figures the Risk Management Officer reports, in liaison with other teams and Head Office if required and update templates and manuals.


• Prepare monthly and extraordinary Risk Management Committee reports and assist Head of Management-Middle to report to the Committee and the Head Office with relevant details and accuracy. Assist to host the meeting and draft the Minutes after each Committee.


• Monitor the transactions to check whether the buying/selling price falls outside the off-market pricing limits.


• To provide support to the Head of Management-Middle regarding all aspect of Risk Management tasks.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in Korean and English


• Excellent research, analytical, and organisational skills.


• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.


• High attention to detail and accuracy.


• Ability to work under pressure/independently and meet deadlines.


• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Role related Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)


• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to details.


• Demonstrated interest in developing a career in risk management.

2. Analyst / Compliance

MAIN FUNCTION OF JOB

Specific: (Including Prescribed Responsibilities)

• Performing the role of Junior Assistant – Compliance & Financial Crime.


• Assisting the Head of Compliance & MLRO in performing Compliance duties.

General

• Adhering to FCA’s Conduct Rules (both Individual and Senior Manager’s Conduct Rules).


• Adhering to FCA’s Principles of Business & PRA’s Fundamental Rules.


• Adhering to all systems, controls & Regulatory guidelines.


• Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures of the Bank.

KEY TASKS

• Document Management: Assist in maintaining and organizing compliance documentation, ensuring that all records are up-to-date and easily accessible.


• Research and Analysis: Conduct research on regulatory requirements and industry best practices to support compliance initiatives.


• Reporting: Help prepare compliance reports for internal and external stakeholders.


• Training Support: Support the development and delivery of compliance training programs for employees.


• Technical Support: Assist the Head of Compliance and MLRO in developing an automated KYC workflow for onboarding, periodic and event driven reviews.


• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the compliance team, including scheduling meetings, preparing meeting agendas, and when requested taking minutes.


• Assist in the preparation and submission of compliance reports.


• Support and assist Team in discharging their responsibilities as and when requested.


• Assist in conducting QC reviews on 1 LOD activities and in conducting thematic reviews.


• Assist Head of Compliance & MLRO and their team in developing presentations and surveys to improve pro-compliance conduct and culture within KDB London Branch.


• Assist Compliance team by drafting summary of important regulatory release and where required circulating it within the branch.


• Assist Head of Compliance & MLRO in collating required information on a regular basis on Compliance and Financial Crime Controls.


• Other ad hoc duties as and when assigned by the Head of Compliance & MLRO.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• As this is an entry level role, prior exposure to financial services is not mandatory.


• Experience in document management, reporting, or administrative support roles desirable.


• Awareness of KYC/CDD processes and financial crime risk management desirable.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in Korean and English


• Excellent research, analytical, and organisational skills.


• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.


• High attention to detail and accuracy.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Acumen/ interest in Compliance and Financial Crime.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Must have completed Bachelor’s degree.


• Basic knowledge of Financial Services, AML/CTF obligations, and data protection principles.


• Expertise in MS Office, especially in Excel

3. Analyst / Corporate Banking

MAIN FUNCTION OF JOB

To process and administrate the Bank’s direct and syndicated lending, loan agency business, process agent business regarding the debt financing.

KEY TASKS

• Support ‘Head of Corporate Banking’ for preparing strategy and plans for review by Senior Management for the development of the Branch’s banking business.


• Assist management of ‘Head of Corporate Banking’ for all aspects (except credit management) of the Branch’s loan book.


• Support ‘Head of Corporate Banking’ for all aspects of loan syndication.


• Support ‘Head of Corporate Banking’ for all aspects of the legal documentation process for areas of business above.


• Administration for all loan agency work and debt financing process agency work undertaken by the Branch.


• Responsibility for supporting Credit Manager in the case of loan approvals.


• Prepare the prompt filing of all reporting requirements to Head Office.


• Liaise with other departments of the Branch on all matters of new issues, participations and the funding thereof and prepare a situation report on such to the Risk Management Committee (RMC).


• Back-up Trade Finance Administrators from time to time.


• Perform all other duties as may be reasonably requested by the ‘Head of Corporate Banking’.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in Korean and English


• Excellence research, analytical, and organisational skills.


• Basic Knowledge on financial statement analysis and credit risk assessment.


• Fluent in both Korean and English


• Strong written and verbal communication abilities


• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders across different cultural and professional backgrounds


• Proficient in MS Office applications


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills


• High attention to detail and accuracy


• Excellent time management and organizational skills

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• As this is an entry level role, prior exposure to financial services is not mandatory.


• Experience in industry or company research and drafting professional business reports.


• Experience in document management, reporting, or administrative support roles desirable

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Must have completed Bachelor’s degree.


• Solid understanding of financial statement analysis.


• Expertise in MS Office, especially in Excel and Word.

The tasks listed in this job description are not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned by the manager and adjusted in line with organizational needs. The employee may also be assigned or transferred to different functions within the branch, depending on business needs.

4. More information:

• Work type: in person (no remote working available)


• Valid right to work in the UK (required)


• Address: 22 Bishopsgate, City of London, London


• Annual Salary: Will be determined after interviews depending on skills and experience


• Recruitment: Full-time / Permanent position / 6 month probation


• Working hours: 7 hours/ 5 days (08:30 – 16:30, 1 Hour lunch break)


• Holiday: 23 days in the first full holiday year (+ UK Bank Holidays) Please note company’s holiday year runs from 1st Jan to 31st Dec


• Insurance: Group life assurance, Group income protection, Upon successful completion of probation period - Private health and dental insurance


• Recruitment period : Rolling basis (applications are reviewed on a rolling basis)

5. How to proceed

1. Document review
   
   
   
   • Candidates will be contacted for screening calls individually ONLY to those who pass the document screening
   
   
   
   


2. Introductory screening call
   
   
   
   • Interview candidates will be contacted individually for interviews ONLY to those who pass the screening calls
   
   
   
   


3. First interview (Comprehensive evaluation of skills required for job performance through interview and language evaluation)


4. Second interview


5. Screening

Job Type: Full-time

Language:

• Korean (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person