Credit Risk Analyst
Mar 14, 2025
Skills
ISO 27001 • Microsoft Access • Risk Management • Financial Services • PCI • Risk Analysis • Analysis Skills • COBIT • NIST Standards • SOX • Information Security • Data Analysis Skills
The Role
ISO 27001 • Microsoft Access • Risk Management • Financial Services • PCI • Risk Analysis • Analysis Skills • COBIT • NIST Standards • SOX • Information Security • Data Analysis Skills
Our client an experienced and well-respected trading institution offering Spot FX, Option, Forwards, NDFs and precious metals since 1988. From London based in Mayfair, they offer a wide variety of clients a highly-tailored, customer-focused trading experience 24 hours a day.
We are building out their Credit Risk function in Central London, and you will be one of the first analysts dedicated to assist their Financial Director. The Credit Risk team undertakes a thorough, rigorous analysis of the SME s, Institutions, private HNW & UHNW looking to use our clients services. This includes an assessment of their markets, financials, products, activities, and cash headroom modelling.
You will be expected to prepare a submission to our Credit Committee with analysis and recommendations, as well as contribute to the development of automated risk modelling and adapt our processes to local markets. The key is to add qualitative insight to credit decisions including granting lines, monitoring them, and pursuing collections.
You will be expected to prepare a submission to our Credit Committee with analysis and recommendations, as well as contribute to the development of automated risk modelling and adapt our processes to local markets. The key is to add qualitative insight to credit decisions including granting lines, monitoring them, and pursuing collections.
- Support, and report to, the Credit Risk Manager & Financial Director
- Undertake ad hoc requests from the Head of Credit Risk and SVP of Credit Risk
- Perform detailed credit analysis of prospects and clients for the purpose of granting trade finance and currency trading products, with a focus on financials, operations, and trading cycles
- Present and defend your analysis personally at credit committee meetings to senior management, including C-Suite
- Engage closely with other teams, such as front office and operations, to ensure a smooth client experience and that decisions made within the Credit Risk team are relayed clearly
- Manage an existing portfolio of clients, monitoring their credit standing and risk versus reward for
- Proactively manage your own pipeline of work
- Liaising with managers across our other geographies to add insight or assist where necessary
- Share your thoughts to improve our processes
Requirements
- A background in SME credit underwriting, experience in financial analysis, or a demonstrable understanding of how to assess an entitys creditworthiness
- Must have AAT Qualifications
- A clear, structured, and concise communication style with the ability to explain complex concepts in a coherent way
- A solid understanding of UK accountancy principles
- An understanding of FX markets and associated vanilla products
- An ability to work in Excel in a professional setting.
Benefits
35k to 45k
Bonus
Contributory Pension
Dental & Healthcare
More perks on enquiry.
credit risk; analyst; accounts
