Credit Analyst (FTC 2 months)

Our client, a London based Bank, is seeking a Credit Analyst to join their team on a temporary basis.

Role:

* To provide credit analysis and report on all transactions including financial institutions, corporate and country/sovereign risk analysis and appropriate recommendations to the Credit Committee

* To carry out day to day credit administration and provide related management information

* To review loan documentation as and when necessary as a second line of defence

* Support risk, governance and foster appropriate corporate culture in the relevant areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

* Undertake credit risk analysis of individual transactions and annual reviews on financial institutions, corporates and country/sovereign transactions

* Make recommendations/presentations to the Credit Committee, if and when necessary

* Carry out day to day credit administration duties to enable effective monitoring of the loan portfolio

* Assist in review of loan and security documentation and any post execution requirements as a second line of defence

* Conduct geography, industry and sector analysis including credit concentration risk analysis

* Assist in portfolio management, monitoring and MI reporting including daily excess reports

* Support maintenance of credit assessment framework including internal credit policy and procedures

* Foster a credit risk culture with the front line teams

* Remain up to date with developments and practices in credit risk areas

* Support the Head of Credit and Deputy CEO where necessary in credit and other ad hoc work

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

* Strong credit and analytical skills with at least 5 years practical experience

* Good interpersonal and communication skills

* Proactive and a self-starter with high motivation

* Highly organised and flexible to undertake a variety of tasks with willingness to learn

* Good Microsoft Office skills

For more information on this role please contact Barbara Houghton by sending your CV and quoting ref (phone number removed)SO