Senior Credit Risk & Research Officer Job in San Francisco 94107, California US
This role reports to the SVB Asset Management group, execute the credit process and minimize credit-related risk for separately managed fixed income corporate cash and absolute return portfolios.
Collect, monitor, review information regarding issuers, money funds, industry and asset classes in SAM's investment universe.
Recommend deletion and addition of approved issuers and other credit related actions. Conduct industry review and issuer credit analyses. Research new asset class that are suitable under the highest mandate of preserving capital and liquidity above else. Collaborate to work on the credit scoring models and stress test analysis.
Analyze current industry data, company’s filings, financial statements, remittance reports for asset backed securities and monitor rating agencies view on issuers.
Analyze the trends of money funds metrics to assess level of risk. Implement surveillance process and develop regularly scheduled control of credit reviews and reporting.
Occasionally meet with clients and provide credit perspective as deemed requested by Portfolio Advisor and Portfolio Manager team. Assist in maintaining client, team and intra-bank communication regarding issuer credit matters.
Coordinate with the Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Advisors, Operations and IT teams on credit related issues.
6-7 years credit analysis experience in Financial Institution and Asset backed securities.
Good analytical skills, detail oriented and strong research skills.
Ability to work independently and must be able to use professional work skills, discretion, balanced and independent judgment at all times. The ability to work under pressure and maintain an independent perspective.
Minimum Bachelor Degree, CFA or equivalent. Strong understanding in economics, basic accounting and finance.
Strong computer skills in word, excel, power point.
Knowledge of Bloomberg, SP, Moody’s, Fitch data base is required.
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