Commercial Banking (Real Estate), 2023 Summer Internship London
Job description
Arbuthnot Latham has been associated with banking since 1833. We combine private and commercial banking, wealth planning and investment management. We believe in traditional relationship and service-led banking powered by modern technology.
Diverse and talented, with exceptionally high professional standards and a passion to deliver the very best for our clients, our people are our most vital asset. Rewarding and challenging, Arbuthnot Latham prides itself on encouraging colleagues to reach their full potential within a supportive and progressive environment. Our value-led culture underpins everything we do and we believe that every colleague contributes to the growth and success of the business.
The Internship programme is 8 weeks long and starts on 26th June 2023. It is designed for students currently studying and undertaking a relevant University degree.
Key Responsibilities (varies depending on team and current projects)
General Day-to-Day Administration
- Preparing client communications
- Preparing account opening forms
- Responsible for keeping client records updated
- Instigating and maintaining client files
- Maintaining accurate client information in banking systems and CRM Salesforce
- Manage account maintenance procedures – including account opening and account closing
Client service and sales support
- Provide support to the Banker and team as a point of contact in respect to day-to-day banking
- Support in managing account maintenance procedures – including account opening and account closures
- Develop a knowledge of structuring and completing credit applications
- Develop an understanding of facility letters, and completion of lending transactions on the Bank’s loan administration and banking system
- Provide support and awareness in the monitoring, preparation of annual client reviews – maintaining client files in the process
- Develop an understanding of monitoring, reviewing and the preparation of drawdown recommendations in development loans following a review of Independent Monitoring Surveyor reports
- Supporting Banker and Commercial Banking Executives in collating loan packs for drawdowns and credit approval
Compliance
- Complete compliance regulatory online training (as required), adhering to both legal and regulatory requirements
- Assist Bankers in the completion of money laundering / Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews and submission to compliance
- These are regulatory records, and accuracy, completion and attention to detail are all essential
- Responsible for managing risks inherent to the role by diligently observing internal policies and procedures
Key Interfaces
- Working with the team
- Support Senior Commercial Bankers and Commercial Banking Executives
- Liaise with other areas of the Bank including Credit Risk, Credit Operations and other Front Line Banking teams
Knowledge / Skills
- Experience in Client Facing role and/or ability to provide a high level of client service
- An interest in banking and financial markets
- Accruacy and attention to detail
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
- Experience using Microsoft Programs – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Training will be provided where appropriate
Competencies
- Client/Customer Focus
- Performance Focus
- Working Proactively
- Communications and Confidence
- Team Working
