Senior Credit Risk Manager Leverage Finance recruitment

The incumbent of this position will be considered a specialist for credit trading, distressed trading, and structured trading. The role entails an in-depth understanding of credit products as well as derivatives, and ability to understand the underlying risks involved in various structured transactions.

Within this position you will be responsible for local management and direction of all capital markets credit risk management functions within Issuer Risk. In conjunction with the Global Markets Credit Risk Global Product Manager, they will establish credit risk management policies, procedures and standards. You are also responsible for the underwriting of issuer risk limits and exceptions, with additional responsibilities to include the New/Complex Product Approval Process, limit approval authority and reporting of issuer risk. The role involves a high degree of independence with early responsibility to get involved in new product development/approval, complex/structured transactions, and credit approval process.

It is essential that you have Senior level relevant experience for the above role, with an emphasis on Credit Markets, Leverage Finance and High Yield Products. You will need to have excellent problem solving skills, and the ability to quickly grasp new concepts and make prudent risk/reward decisions. In return they are offering a starting salary between £100,000 - £120,000 dependent upon experience, plus bonus, excellent benefits and good career progression opportunities.