Counterparty Credit Risk Business Analyst - Square One Resources - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

Job Title: Credit Risk Business AnalystLocation: LondonSalary/Rate: £415 - 460 Per Day Inside IR35Start Date: 18/09/2025Job Type: Initial 4 Month Contract (Possibility to be extended)

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Credit Risk Business Analyst to join their team in London.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing a large-scale counterparty risk stress testing system by integrating complex financial data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and timely risk insights.

Required Skills/ExperienceThe ideal candidate will have the following:Business Skill Set

• Strong knowledge of financial products, including fixed income securities, OTC and exchange-traded derivatives, and their life cycles.
• Understanding of securitised products and end-of-day "Greeks" risk measures (preferred).
• Knowledge of counterparty credit risk metrics and risk mitigants.
• Ability to communicate effectively across business areas to gather and document requirements.
• Capability to execute test cases and share progress with business users.
• Skilled in handling and analysing large datasets using Hypercube and Microsoft Excel.

Essential IT Skills:

• Proficient in MS SQL Server.
• Ability to perform advanced database tasks, including writing queries and creating functions/procedures.
• Understanding of code review processes and making changes when necessary, ideally using Git or similar version control systems.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

DisclaimerNotwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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