Description
We are seeking an Associate Credit Risk Officer to support the assessment and ongoing monitoring of hedge fund counterparties, providing credit analysis and risk oversight across a diverse portfolio of clients.
The successful candidate will contribute to credit reviews, transaction analysis, portfolio monitoring and risk reporting, while developing a strong understanding of hedge fund business models, financial markets and risk management practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support due diligence reviews for new hedge fund relationships
- Prepare credit assessments and annual reviews
- Assist senior Credit Officers in determining appropriate risk appetite, credit limits and transaction structures
- Analyse proposed client transactions
- Monitor portfolio developments, utilisation trends, collateral positions, market events and emerging risk indicators
- Review fund reporting, investor disclosures, financial statements and risk reports
- Assist with the review of legal documentation
- Prepare management information, portfolio reporting and presentations
- Work closely with Front Office, Financing, Legal, Operations and Collateral Management teams
- Maintain awareness of developments in hedge fund markets, investment strategies, financing structures and regulatory requirements
- Develop relationships with internal stakeholders and support ongoing engagement with hedge fund counterparties and industry participants
Requirements:
- Relevant experience in credit risk, market risk, counterparty risk, fund research, investment risk, portfolio analytics, valuations, audit, consulting, asset management or a related field
- Basic understanding of hedge fund structures and investment strategies
- Exposure to financial statement analysis, investment performance analysis and risk assessment techniques
- Familiarity with derivatives, securities financing or capital markets products would be beneficial
- A CFA designation or progress towards CFA, FRM or a similar professional qualification would be advantageous
- Degree-level education or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting or a related discipline
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel and other analytical tools
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary and non-contributory pension
- 20 days annual leave plus generous number of public holidays
- Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
- A range of flexible benefits including retail discounts, gym benefits, wellbeing incentives
- The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR program plus take volunteering leave days