Credit Documentation specialist

Corporate Banking Operations Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Credit Documentation Specialist

Reference: SMBC1JP

Working Pattern: Hybrid (2–3 days per week in the office, flexible office days)

Contract: Fixed Term until March 2027 (no extension anticipated)

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Banking Operations AVP – Credit Documentation Specialist to join the Execution Control Team within a leading international bank. This is an excellent opportunity for an operational subject matter expert with strong knowledge of loan, trade finance and derivative documentation to support a busy and evolving business area. The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing, onboarding and approving complex credit documentation, ensuring all documentation is operationally sound and compliant before progressing through the approval process.

• Review and onboard loan, trade finance and derivative documentation from both an operational and credit risk perspective.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete and meets internal policies and regulatory requirements before approvals are obtained.
• Act as an operational SME for complex documentation queries.
• Support the Execution Control team in managing documentation throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Work closely with Front Office teams to resolve documentation issues and facilitate smooth execution.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including Legal, Compliance, Operations and Technology to ensure documentation and operational processes are aligned.
• Contribute to change initiatives and process improvements as documentation standards continue to evolve.
• Manage a high volume of documentation while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong background within Corporate Banking Operations or Credit Documentation.
• Demonstrable experience reviewing loan, trade finance and/or derivative documentation.
• Solid understanding of credit documentation processes and operational controls.
• Experience using Loan IQ is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret complex legal and operational documentation.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, changing environment with competing priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Banking or financial services background is essential.

• Front Office
• Legal
• Compliance
• Operations
• Technology

The successful candidate will be an experienced operational documentation specialist who is confident interpreting complex credit documentation, enjoys working collaboratively across multiple teams, and thrives in an environment where processes and documentation continue to evolve. They will be proactive, organised and capable of managing competing priorities while maintaining high levels of accuracy and operational control.