Credit Risk Analyst
Why apply for this role?
Risk is now firmly at the heart of every single financial services company - that's where you'll be if you join this team as a Credit Risk Analyst. Helping to manage risk for one of the UK’s high-profile financial institutions. It's a great place to advance your career.
What you’ll be doing
Solving complex business problems using data analysis software and providing practical value-based solutions whilst forming part of the Analyst team and managing portfolios
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
What is 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
It would be nice for you to have
Awareness of credit industry products and markets
SAS Experience
Creative thinking required as many problems are unprecedented and without guidelines
Resilient to setbacks, with the tenacity, drive and keen eye for detail required to solve complex challenging problem
