Senior Credit Analyst - NBFI

It is essential to have a minimum of 8-10 years' work experience in a credit review in Non Bank Financial Institutions area. Sponsorship will not be available for this position, therefore 3+ years on visa eligibility to work in UK is essential.

Our client is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst to join their Non Bank Financial Institutions team on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be involved in minimising credit-related losses by identifying and reasonably measuring the credit risks and mitigants in proposals, reviews etc.,

Responsibilities (but not limited to):
• Provide credit evaluation reports for various credit products which provides overview of transactions, financial and non-financial risk analysis, key risks identified with the associated mitigation if any as well as credit recommendation (including suggested credit enhancement as well as management conditions). Assisting with the implementation of credit risk appetite, credit policies and procedures and management processes once they are established. Make sure the credit transactions are compliant with credit policies.
• This position mainly focuses NBFI business and may also cover some other sector’s credit business.
• Provide effective challenges as well as guidance to the proposals from Front Office; Draft and present credit opinions to Credit Committee, by maintaining an objective and independent view within the credit process, in accordance with the Client’s credit policies. Achieve timely turnaround of credit proposals and reviews, in accordance with pre-agreed Departmental objectives.
• Provide the professional risk analysis and appropriate risk mitigation measure in a timely manner.
• Conduct post lending management work including but not limited to:
1. monitor the credit ceilings and credit exposures carefully to ensure loan performing well with all covenants well maintained
2. monitor the financial performance of the borrower regularly associated with market and industry dynamics
3. monitor the conditions subsequent and ensure all conditions are met at any time through the loan life.
• Perform credit review and research of industry / customer-related information for all new proposals and (on at least an annual basis) for existing customers.
• Proactively monitor industry and sector trends as well as counterparty risks for early warning signals.

Skills and knowledge:
• Possesses a minimum of 8-10 years' work experience in credit review area in NBFI area.
• In-depth knowledge and deep understanding of risks and mitigations across different industries, countries and clients’ type. Business and economy related know-how, and excellent financial analysis, projection and stress test skills.
• Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills and dedicated problem solver with a positive personality and can-do attitude.

For more information on this role please contact Barbara Houghton by sending your CV quoting ref 16898BH