Risk Analyst, Credit Risk recruitment

Main responsibilities:
Primary responsibility in the annual review and approval of risk policies and manuals: Risk Framework / Risk Appetite, Delegated Authorities, Collateral Parameters, Manuals: Banks, Insurers, and Corporates, Large Exposures, Global Custody, etc
Local owner of global models participating in the annual review and Use Test of advanced rating models for Banks, Insurers and Corporates.
Working closely with Credit Risk Control, Solvency Risk, Finance and Group Risk, primarily responsible for the management information that relates to WCR, reviewing all MI and commentary for internal reporting (Board, Exco, Risk Committee) and external information (rating agencies, FSA, annual report), and improving the databases and information capability of WCR with recommendation of reports and analysis
Coordinating all WCR input into New Products Approvals and supporting Credit Risk Control in the local implementation of global IT projects if required
Other responsibilities will cover S-Ox Controls, coordination of intragroup exposures, stress testing scenarios.

Essential
Previous experience as credit analyst (banks, insurance companies, corporates)
Full understanding of financial statements and accounting terminology and of legal documentation
Understanding of regulatory trends, including economic and regulatory capital frameworks
Advanced knowledge of database management
Powerpoint, excel and presentation skills
Confidence to make recommendations, or as appropriate exercise personal judgement effectively, whilst being willing to refer matters where appropriate;
Initiative and motivation to work independently and to provide high quality output, in accordance with business area deadlines and/or target completion dates as may be set.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy of work.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Flexible - willing to adopt work patterns and accept new tasks from management in order to meet the company's business requirements from time-to-time.

 For more information please call Stephen.Rogers@carrlyons.com or call him on Tel: 0207 588 3322