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Job Description

A large asset manager are looking for a senior credit manager to join their team based out of London.

Duties include:

Wholesale credit risk

  • Managing the credit risk function for the placement of funds within bank and broker organisations based on sound reasoning and supported by methodology which considers risk, reward, liquidity and regulations.
  • Credit risk monitoring of banks and brokers for financial stability based on indicators and external factors, setting up alerts and actions based on data.
  • Providing qualitative assessment of bank and brokers and recommendations for fund placement and diversification whilst balancing demand for risk vs return.
  • Stress testing exposures and providing management guidance to manage credit risk and impact on capital requirements.

Retail credit risk

  • Providing solutions for credit facilities and applications for both retail & institutional clients – suggesting proposals for improvement and revenue generation to CRO and board.
  • Providing recommendations for appropriate credit limits and deal terms.
  • Conducting ongoing credit reviews and management of changes and risk exposure.
  • Managing relationships with internal sales teams and externally with clients to provide sounds reasoning for decisions supported by data and analysis .

General

  • Providing support and input in all areas of risk management – this role is closely linked with market risk management.
  • Producing reports to demonstrate KRIs and KPIs for the monitoring of credit risk at risk committee and board level.
  • Assisting head of credit risk and global chief risk officer.

Qualifications / requirements:

  • Minimum three years experience as a credit analyst.
  • Minimum 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a related professional qualification.
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
  • Demonstrated understanding of financial statements, ratios and default theories.
  • Good knowledge of the financial sector – FX, Futures & CFDs an advantage.
  • Proven diligence and attention to detail.

If you are interested in this role please apply below or contact me for more information.