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Credit Risk Analyst

London Permanent £80,000 - £81,000 per year View Job Description
Hugely exciting role in Credit Risk . To join a small, but hands on Risk team for a global commodities brokerage.This role will give the successful Credit Risk Analyst significant career opportunities and exposure . You will work with the front office teams on a daily basis and have opportunity to learn directly from experienced senior management.
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About Our Client

Our client successful brokerage in the Financial Services industry, based in London seeking to hire a Credit Risk Analyst.

Job Description

The Credit Risk Analyst will support the Head of Risk in the compliance with the credit risk policies and procedures and promote a sound environment for granting, measuring, monitoring and controlling credit risk is in place. ·

Perform credit assessment, review and rating of potential and current clients/counterparties including corporates, and financial institutions.

Present credit risk assessments and recommendations to the Credit Committee for approval.

Monitor client exposure against various limits and recommend risk mitigation action against any breaches as per credit policy and procedure.

Specific overview of the margin call of clients and the reporting/escalation of any breaches of internal controls. ·

Maintain and update credit record/documentation of clients, including financials, approved limits, review decisions etc. ·

Maintain a portfolio of clients for the regular review of financial and non financial information that may impact on credit lines provided, making recommendations to the Head of Credit as appropriate. ·

Maintain an understanding of all pertinent regulations as well as best practices pertaining to the overall credit operation. ·

Continued awareness of market methodological developments with regard to portfolio credit risk measurement

The Successful Applicant

A successful Credit Risk Analyst should have:

A degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Essential is a minimum 2-3 years experience in commodities credit risk management (preferably LME, CME and/or ICE)

Understanding inherent risk in granting credit lines for IM and VM requirements for clients

Strong report writing skills and ability to consolidate large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data

Handling trading documentation from risk perspective, typically ISDA/CSA, Terms of Business, Loan Agreement,

Guarantee (an advantage)

Proficiency in risk analysis and risk management principles.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Proficiency in data analysis software and tools.

Sound knowledge of regulatory standards in the Financial Services industry.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary in the range of £75,000-£80,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment.

Please note this role does not offer hybrid working,

Contact
Eithne Hynes
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6724472
Phone number
+44 20 7645 1424

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Risk Management
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Eithne Hynes
Consultant phone
+44 20 7645 1424
Job reference
JN-042025-6724472