Financial Institutions Credit Analyst
Main Responsibilities will include:
1. Undertake credit analysis of financial institutions` risk using quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques. These would include, but are not limited to, familiarity with international accounting standards, rating criteria, and regulatory capital modelling
2. Work with portfolio managers to assess market and specific investment risk and determine suitability of securities for portfolio investment
3. Work with the portfolio managers and traders to determine relative value of individual securities
4. Assist in the ongoing monitoring of portfolios using spreadsheets and portfolio management tools
5. Communicate findings and conclusions in writing and orally as needed to assist in approval and documentation processes
6. Recommend bond purchases and sales to PMs to achieve best possible sector total return performance
The successful candidate will possess the following::
- Hold an undergraduate and possibly a postgraduate degree
- CFA, accounting qualifications or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience in a credit analysis role
- Previous experience with a securities firm, asset management company or rating agency
- Familiarity and understanding of standard information resources e.g. Bloomberg, Factset etc)
- Must be a team player
- Possess strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent knowledge of spreadsheets and their functionality (preferably Excel)
- Must be a self-starter and be confident working on their own initiative.
Our client is a highly successful Global Fund Manager
Competitive package
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.
Please quote Michael Page reference when applying Job ref:MPGX13257917
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