John Laird Fcibs

Lead Credit Partner, Corporate Banking @Metro Bank (UK)

GB

Leading a team of highly skilled credit underwriters whose role is to underwrite Corporate Banking & Structured Finance facilities. Key focus on large and more complex transactions including acquisition finance, small to medium sized financial intermediaries & institutions, Private Equity & Venture Capital backed structures and lending against portfolio investments. Working closely and collegiately with the Head of Corporate & Commercial Credit, the Director, Large Trading Business, and their teams. Exercising a significant personal lending authority and presentation of cases to Credit Committee. Influence teams across Credit, Corporate & Commercial and the wider Bank, helping coach and develop colleagues. Ensure workflows are managed efficiently to deliver swift credit decisions for customers.

Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

ICAEW

Certificate in Corporate Finance

Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland

Chartered Banker and Fellow of the Institute