Credit Risk Analyst - Global Systems Search : Job Details

Job Summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Credit Risk Analyst/Officer at the VP level. This role requires subject matter expertise and proven experience managing credit risk across a growing counterparty portfolio, including traded products such as repo, securities lending, derivatives, and MBS forwards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform counterparty credit analysis on banks, broker dealers, clearing houses, insurance companies, REITs, regulated and pension funds, and agents/asset managers trading on behalf of underlying clients.
• Conduct due diligence, including information-gathering discussions and meetings with clients.
• Collaborate closely with revenue-generating teams as well as colleagues across internal functions.
• Apply knowledge of counterparty legal documentation and related credit terms where applicable.
• Manage Americas-based counterparties (United States, Canada, Latin America, Cayman Islands, Bermuda).
• Contribute to additional credit-related projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience performing credit analysis.
• Strong background writing credit reviews on hedge funds, banks, insurance companies, REITs, and pension funds.
• Intermediate expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables); PowerPoint skills preferred.
• Solid understanding of repos, securities lending, and derivatives products.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams and interact directly with sales, trading, and clients.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Additional Development

• Opportunity to deepen expertise in credit analysis, product knowledge, counterparty legal documentation, risk measurement methodologies, and risk-related technology.
• Participation in periodic regional and international risk-related projects.

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a competitive base salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs, retirement plans, educational assistance, training, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, parental leave, and paid vacation/holidays.