As a Luxembourg-based bank since 1979, together with the global presence of Bank of China Group, Bank of China Luxembourg Branch has been successfully operating and continuously developing its business over the years. It contributes to the local and worldwide economic and social development. With more than 45 years of expertise and experience in the European markets, the bank extended its roots covering 15 institutions located in 13 European countries and becoming Bank of China Europe, since 2022.

Bank of China Europe adheres to the guidance of Bank of China group and continues to grow and expand its business coverage across the world, offering comprehensive business solutions to its clients worldwide with its globalized operations and diversified platforms.

Today, Bank of China Europe comprises an international workforce with a multicultural background of more than 30 different countries and regions with over 600 employees.   

Bank of China (Europe) S.A. Athens Branch, located in Athens, Greece, is a subsidiary of Bank of China (Europe) S.A., operating within the regulatory framework of the European financial system. The branch was officially licensed by the Bank of Greece on November 11, 2019, operations commenced on March 31, 2020, under the initial name Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Athens Branch, and it was officially renamed Bank of China (Europe) S.A. Athens Branch on February 9, 2022. As part of Bank of China’s European platform, the Athens Branch is committed to supporting bilateral economic cooperation and delivering high-quality financial services to clients in Greece and the broader region. Recently, Athens Branch has established the 'BOC Europe Shipping Finance Center', to support enterprises from Europe and China in expanding their presence across global shipping trading and shipping logistics.

As our operations continue to grow, we are currently looking for a talented and motivated professional to join our team as: Relationship Manager of Shipping Finance

Department: Business Development Department
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Possibility to extend to long-term contract)

As a Relationship Manager in Shipping Finance (priority) or Corporate Banking business development, you will be responsible for client relationship management, financial solutions and cross-selling, credit analysis and application, post-lending management, project management etc.

Your key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with shipowner or corporate clients, understanding their financial needs and providing tailored solutions.
• Identify opportunities to offer a range of banking products, including loans, deposits, trade finance, foreign exchange, and capital market services, to enhance client portfolios.
• Assess clients' financial statements and industry trends to prepare and submit credit applications, ensuring alignment with the bank's risk policies.
• Perform ongoing credit monitoring, covenant tracking, and risk assessment.
• Fulfill Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements and complete necessary financing documentation.
• Collaborate with internal departments to deliver comprehensive banking solutions, oversee assigned projects, and address any issues related to corporate banking services.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Shipping Finance Knowledge: Familiarity with end-to-end Shipping finance management and operations, including client relationship management, credit analysis and post-lending monitoring and management.
• Corporate Banking Knowledge: Familiarity with corporate banking operations, including client relationship management and credit analysis.
• Education Background: Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Banking, or related fields.
• Language: Fluency in English and Greek is mandatory.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Focus on quality, drive for results and work effectively under pressure with the ability to adapt to dynamically changing environment.
• Highly organized and detail orientated with a client focus.
• Strong capacities in analysis, problem solving, learning and information seeking.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Committed, confident, determined, self-motivated and with good team spirit.