Credit Analyst

Credit Analyst (FTC 2 months) Our client, a London based Bank, is seeking a Credit Analyst to join their team on a temporary basis. Role: * To provide credit analysis and report on all transactions including financial institutions, corporate and country/sovereign risk analysis and appropriate recommendations to the Credit Committee * To carry out day to day credit administration and provide related management information * To review loan documentation as and when necessary as a second line of defence * Support risk, governance and foster appropriate corporate culture in the relevant areas of responsibility. Responsibilities: * Undertake credit risk analysis of individual transactions and annual reviews on financial institutions, corporates and country/sovereign transactions * Make recommendations/presentations to the Credit Committee, if and when necessary * Carry out day to day credit administration duties to enable effective monitoring of the loan portfolio * Assist in review of loan and security documentation and any post execution requirements as a second line of defence * Conduct geography, industry and sector analysis including credit concentration risk analysis * Assist in portfolio management, monitoring and MI reporting including daily excess reports * Support maintenance of credit assessment framework including internal credit policy and procedures * Foster a credit risk culture with the front line teams * Remain up to date with developments and practices in credit risk areas * Support the Head of Credit and Deputy CEO where necessary in credit and other ad hoc work Knowledge/Skills/Experience: * Strong credit and analytical skills with at least 5 years practical experience * Good interpersonal and communication skills * Proactive and a self-starter with high motivation * Highly organised and flexible to undertake a variety of tasks with willingness to learn * Good Microsoft Office skills For more information on this role please contact Barbara Houghton by sending your CV and quoting ref (phone number removed)SO