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Credit Analyst
The Credit Analyst takes ownership of the credit analysis for a proportion of our client base, in conjunction with other credit analysts, to ensure a thorough understanding of each client's business model and financials as well as the impact of macroeconomic events on each client.
DUTIES:
Provide daily and periodic reporting as defined by our Credit Policies and Procedures.
Produce well-researched and articulated recommendations for credit facilities submitted to the
Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and Credit Committee.
Complete qualitative and quantitative analysis of current and potential clients and
counter parties including: corporate, financial institutions, CCPs and state-owned (or pseudo
state-owned) enterprises.
Maintain continual focus on global macro-economic environment with understanding of specific
country factors and impact of those factors on the credit risk assessment with regards to clients
and counter parties incorporated or operating in those countries.
Act as an advisor and subject matter expert to guide the business for all credit related items and
manage the credit facility application/review process for the allocated client base.
Form enduring and effective working relationships across all internal departments to reinforce the
firm's client-service model.
Contribute to enhancing existing and/or implementation of new credit risk policies, procedures
and processes to drive the department forward and ensure adherence to best practice.
Communicate and escalate all relevant items to the Head of Credit Risk, Head of Enterprise Risk and the CRO as appropriate.The Company may require you to carry out other duties from time to time.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ROLE:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or other relevant field).
3-5 years of related credit experience.
Understanding of credit risk inherent in granting credit facilities to cover the margin requirements (initial and variation) of futures and options
Excellent track record in forming well researched conclusions on credit assessments including;
internally modelled credit ratings and recovery potential in the event of default
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Effective report writing skills with an ability to distill complex information to a 'key risks' summary to enable management decision making
Strong presentation technique and experience communicating to senior management forums
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Bloomberg knowledge is preferred; however, not required.
Chicago Financial Search