Japanese Speaking RM Support

Relationship Manager Support – Japanese Bank (London)

A typical job description based on published RM roles at Japanese financial institutions in London.

1. Core Purpose of the Role

To provide comprehensive support to Relationship Managers covering Japanese corporate clients in the UK and Europe. The role ensures smooth client servicing, operational assistance, preparation of credit materials, and coordination across internal departments.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Client Portfolio & Coverage Support

• Support the RM in managing a portfolio of Japanese corporate subsidiary clients by helping monitor client activity, preparing info packs, and coordinating follow‑ups.
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• Assist in handling day‑to‑day client operational requirements, including queries about accounts, transactions, documentation and general requests. [bing.com]

B. Credit Process & Documentation

• Prepare and draft credit papers, financial analysis summaries, and supporting documentation for new and existing credit applications.
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• Coordinate the internal credit approval workflow, ensuring timely submission and compliance with internal procedures. [bing.com]

C. Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure all client‑related activities meet internal risk, compliance, and regulatory standards (KYC, AML, monitoring, etc.). [bing.com]

• Liaise with Compliance, Risk Management, and Operations to resolve documentation, onboarding, or monitoring issues.
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D. Business Development Assistance

• Support senior RMs in identifying new business opportunities by gathering client information and market intelligence.
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• Help prepare client pitch materials and internal product proposals (transaction banking, FX, lending, etc.).
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E. Internal Coordination

• Coordinate with front‑office, middle‑office, operations, legal, and product teams to execute transactions smoothly. [bing.com]

• Assist in tracking profitability, pipeline, and performance metrics for the RM team.
  (Based on RM responsibility to monitor team profit & sales progress) [centrepeople.com]

3. Required Skills & Experience

Technical / Banking Skills

• Basic understanding of corporate banking products, credit process, and operational flows.
  (RM job skills include commercial banking, corporate financing, and credit analysis) [centrepeople.com]

• Ability to read financial statements and contribute to credit analysis.
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Language Requirements

• Business‑level English plus Japanese language ability or familiarity with Japanese business culture is highly advantageous.
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Soft Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client-facing and internal coordination work. [centrepeople.com]

• High attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks under deadlines.

Experience

• Typically 1–3 years of experience in banking operations, middle office, credit support, or assistant RM roles (exact experience varies, but RM roles require 3–5 years; support roles require less).

4. Working Style

• Usually full‑time, Monday–Friday, office‑based or hybrid depending on the bank.

 

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