Credit Risk Analyst - Funds

Overall purpose of the role.

Reporting to the Head of Credit Risk London, the Credit Analyst provides risk analysis on regulated and un-regulated funds, asset managers, private equity funds, pension funds and potentially banking institutions. Risk analysis includes but is not limited to financial and business risk analysis, rating proposals and written recommendations to the credit committee and/or the relevant delegation holder.

Main responsibilities of the role:

Prepare and submit risk analysis for new credit requests or annual reviews of existing clients.
Propose internal ratings based on the risk analysis performed and ensure that the ratings are in line with the relevant rating methodology.
Check that each request is in line with the Bank’s relevant risk policy.
Ensure that the annual reviews and rating updates are done in a timely manner and per relevant standards set by the department.
Participate in due diligence meetings.
Present the Risk recommendation to the credit committee and/or delegation holder.
Provide Risk input to the legal documentation.
Actively monitor the risk profile of the existing client portfolio.
Ensure a smooth and timely processing of all credit requests.
Provide back-up for other credit analysts of the London Risk Department if and when necessary.
Assist in transversal tasks when necessary.

Profil et compétences requises

Finance and/or Economics background
Strong financial analysis and modelling skills
Good knowledge of the fund industry including the hedge fund industry
Knowledge of Banks and other FIs a plus
Ability to produce detailed and concise risk analysis
Ability to assess, present and explain complex transactions and new activities to management
Ability to assess the key credit, market, legal and operational risks when dealing with funds / banks
Good knowledge of derivative products
Good communication skills