Responsibilities:
• Preparing counterparty analysis for the annual renewal process in addition to transactional approvals, for which a familiarity with traded products (some or all of: Fixed Income, Derivatives, Equities, FX, Credit Derivatives) as well as experience in debt products and other standard bank credit exposures (such as trade finance) would be an advantage
• Providing support for credit officers and other team members
• Liaison with product marketers and client managers, and relevant units such as market risk, operations, and legal
• A willingness to undertake ad hoc departmental project work and special reporting tasks is essential
Requirements:
• Credit risk analysis experience, preferably with the benefit of formal credit analysis training program in a leading financial institution
• Candidate must have a sound understanding of basic accounting principles with formal accounting training being an advantage
• Experience needed in analysing and assessing Bank counterparty credit risk
• Knowledge of issues relating to industry risk, transaction risk, and an awareness of country risk factors, reputation risk, and operational risk
• Able to quickly absorb and follow credit policies and procedures and with attention to accuracy and detail
• Good work organisational skills and ability to work under pressure and with a commitment to meet deadlines. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
• Someone with good interpersonal skills, proactive attitude, and ability to think outside the box. Experience in working within, or supporting an active trading business
• Desire to strengthen credit skills under guidance, and progress within the expanding Financial Institutions area
Keywords: Senior, Credit Analyst, Credit Risk, Financial Institutions, counterparty
Please send all enquiries to risk@selbyjennings.com