Corporate Credit Strategy / Portfolio Management recruitment
Main responsibilities will include:
The Credit Portfolio Manager is responsible for actively managing the retained credit risk on the bank's loan book.
The primary focus is on hedging credit exposure to EMEA corporates, seeking to manage concentrations and to mitigate the impact of credit deterioration.
In order to manage the impact of position revaluations on financial results, this team also supplements credit risk to the bank's portfolio.
Credit Portfolio Managers work closely with Credit Researchers to identify threats to the value of the credit-risk assets the bank holds and to devise pro-active strategies in mitigation, both at macro (total portfolio, industry, geography) or obligor-specific level.
The position is reporting directly to the Head of Portfolio Management and is market facing with responsibility for devising strategy and efficient trade execution.
The position has been newly created and there is ample scope to shape the position profile.
It would suit an individual with extensive experience in the area of credit, with previous experience in a market-facing role as credit trader, asset manager and/or credit strategist.
Skills and experience require required:
Degree educated (Business, Economics, or relevant technical subject) or demonstrably equivalent practical experience
Industry qualification in a credit analysis or risk management related subject (CFA, CQF, etc.)
Extensive practical experience in the area of corporate credit or fixed income.
An understanding and experience of corporate credit experience is essential for this role.
The successful candidate will have some level of active trading / hedging experience.
Computer literacy: Microsoft office user, Bloomberg
Self motivated; Diligent and reliable; Efficient and resourceful; Team player; Comfortable in trading environment
For more information please contact Sam.Harvey@carrlyons.com
Tel: 0207 588 3322