Digital Assets & Intraday Counterparty Credit Risk - AVP

We are seeking a Digital Assets Subject Matter Expert (SME) with strong knowledge of cryptocurrencies, digital tokens, and emerging market developments to join our team as a Digital Assets & Intraday Counterparty Credit Risk - AVP at Barclays.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing financial risk within the rapidly evolving digital assets landscape, collaborating with front-office teams, credit risk officers, and key stakeholders to support real-time risk decisions, trade approvals, and counterparty exposure management.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of complex financial information and business models of LevFin, SLF, and Hedge Fund clients to assess their creditworthiness, repayment capacity, and potential risks.
• Monitoring of the performance of the LevFin, SLF, and Hedge Fund portfolio, identifying and reporting early warning signs of potential credit deterioration.
• Evaluation of the risk profile of each application considering factors like industry trends, borrower financials, collateral, and market conditions.
• Documentation of credit decisions and rationale in a clear and concise manner, adhering to internal audit and regulatory reporting standards.
• Development and implementation of strategies to mitigate identified credit risks and optimise portfolio performance.

As a Digital Assets & Intraday Counterparty Credit Risk - AVP, you will be expected to:

• Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well-developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function.
• Collaborate closely with other functions/business divisions.

Requirements:

• Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and digital tokens.
• Understanding of digital asset markets, emerging risks, and global regulatory developments.
• Experience in credit risk, counterparty risk, or financial risk management within financial services.

Highly valued skills:

• Knowledge of intraday risk monitoring, trade approvals, credit limits, and counterparty exposures.
• Ability to collaborate with front-office teams, credit officers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in leveraging AI and technology-driven tools.