CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, The Bank of Cyprus, we are seeking to recruit a Relationship Officer (Shipping Transactions & Portfolio Management) to join their growing team based in Limassol. The successful applicant will work as part of the Bank’s Shipping Centre and a specialised team that deals with shipping clients, including the provision of shipping finance and ancillary services. You will ideally be educated to degree level in Economics, Finance, Accounting or Shipping related studies and possess approximately 2 years of previous experience in Shipping and/or Shipping Finance, although Recent Graduates with strong academics will also be considered. Strong knowledge of MS Excel is a must as well as fluency in both verbal and written Greek & English.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Opening and daily management of shipping accounts, including KYC.
• Production of market analyses.
• Production and assessment of vessel cashflows.
• Review & analysis of financial statements.
• Assessment of financial covenants.
• Presentations & annual reviews of loan facilities.
• Monitoring of vessel insurances.
• Loan documentation.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Economics, Finance, Accounting or shipping related studies.
• Master’s Degree and/or professional qualification in shipping or banking will be considered an advantage.
• Ideally 2+ years of experience in shipping/shipping finance, although highly skilled recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Hands on experience in Microsoft Office especially in Advanced Excel.
• Highly engaged, diligent, strong attention to detail and outcome oriented.
• Resilient under pressure and self-motivated in a fast paced and demanding environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to consistently meet demanding deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and writing) in both Greek and English.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Team player, cooperative, willing to learn and adjust, but also ambitious and keen to develop.

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