Credit Risk Analyst - 12 Month Fixed term contract - Fixed Term Contract - Manchester Or South Manchester

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Credit Risk Analyst - Risk is now firmly at the heart of every financial services company - You will be helping to manage risk for one of the UK’s high-profile financial institutions.

What you’ll be doing

• Solving complex business problems using data analysis software and providing practical value-based solutions.

• Identifying key portfolio issues requiring further investigation using in depth knowledge of credit portfolio performance

• Develop and implement appropriate value-based risk policies, strategies, models, and controls

• Taking accountability for an area of credit policy, monitoring performance, clearly communicating issues, developing, and recommending changes where appropriate

• Ensuring that strong links are maintained between Risk and other key business areas

Skills needed

• Degree level in a numerate subject (e.g. Maths, Statistics, Operational Research, Physics, or Engineering, ideally 2:1 or above) and/or equivalent qualifications/experience

• Strong oral and written communication skills with a high degree of computer literacy

• Awareness of credit industry products and markets

• SAS Experience

• Resilient to setbacks, with the tenacity, drive and keen eye for detail required to solve complex challenging problem