Credit Analyst - AVP
City of London
Contract - Maternity Cover
£325.00 per day PAYE

Our client an international bank is looking for a Credit Analyst - AVP to join their team on a Contract role based in the City of London.

The Credit Analyst will be responsible for an active portfolio of Investment and sub-Investment grade groups in the Automotive and Construction sectors and be based in the EMEA Credit Department.

The Responsibilities of a Credit Analyst will include:

Analysis and timely management of a portfolio of globally recognised Automotive and Construction related counterparties.The review, analysis and subsequent recommendation to Credit Management of a wide range of credit related requests covering new money, renewals, annual and ad-hoc credit risk gradings, and waiver/ amendments.

The Successful Credit Analyst will have:

Experience in a Credit Management role (either Front Office or Sanctioning) within a major international bank.Undertook corporate credit analysis in a structured manner enabling clear identification and articulation of risk issues, and how these may be mitigated.Experience of engaging with Front Office professionals to manage credit transactions from inception to close.Provided appropriate challenges, under guidance, to Front Office on risk issues of a client / transaction and developing suitable workable solutions.Evidence of the ability to work independently in order to actively manage transactions deadlines, with early escalation to Senior Management of material issues.Partnering with key stakeholders and influencing Senior Management principally within the Credit Department and Front Office units.Preparation and / or analysis of appropriate forward-looking projections to generate clear view on risk appetite.Experience of problem asset management or work outs would also be an advantage.Degree level education or equivalent professional qualifications (e.g. ACA/ ACCA/ ACT). Preference also for CFA qualifications.Advanced level credit skills.Experience of the Automotive sector preferable.