Manage credit risk for a portfolio of fund clients while supporting trading across FX, swaps, repo, and equity derivatives. It requires close collaboration with front-office teams, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to streamline onboarding and monitoring processes to enhance risk management and time-to-trade efficiency.

Client Details

Central London based global investment bank known for stability, innovation, and a culture that empowers people to deliver high-impact work for a leading institution.

Description

• Evaluate and analyse credit risk across various portfolios within the banking and financial services department.
• Develop and maintain credit risk models.
• Monitor and report on credit risk exposures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management regarding credit risk policies.
• Perform end-to-end credit analysis on institutional fund clients, including financial assessment, exposure measurement, and the assignment of credit limits.
• Ensure all credit approvals align with internal risk appetite, regulatory standards, and market best practice.
• Lead the full onboarding process for clients trading products such as FX, Bilateral and Cleared Swaps, Repo, and Equity Derivatives.
• Coordinate with legal, compliance, operations, and onboarding teams to ensure seamless and timely activation for trading.

Profile

A successful Credit Risk Analyst should have:

• A strong academic background in finance, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in credit risk or counterparty credit within capital markets.
• Understand the risk dynamics of hedge funds, private equity, and asset management clients.
• Are comfortable working closely with front-office teams in a fast-paced and commercially driven environment.
• Can manage multiple workstreams, communicate clearly, and operate with a high level of ownership.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £70,000 to £80,000 annually.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work within a reputable financial services organisation based in central London.
• Engage in challenging and rewarding projects within the banking and financial services department.

If you are a dedicated professional ready to take on this exciting Credit Risk Analyst role, we encourage you to apply today.