Analyst/Associate - Credit Risk - Investment Bank

Company: Investment bank.

Required: Analyst/Associate.

Role & Responsibilities of the position in brief:

- Credit, responsibilities include data analysis which involves detection and resolution of risk data exceptions to improve the quality of counter party exposures and capital.

- Implementing data quality processes/procedures to ensure accuracy of credit data

- Ongoing evaluation of existing controls, design / amend existing and new controls

- Assessment of operational risks associated with current controls

- Partner with Information Technology to streamline, automate and develop new tools for Credit Risk

- Project related activities geared towards internal Credit Risk requirements as well as Regulatory requirements

Key Skills:

- Relevant years: experience in Credit Risk data management

- CFA/FRM is added advantage

- Ability to investigate, analyse and resolve complex data integrity issues

- Understanding of data workflow and integrity concepts

- Good Knowledge of derivatives, trading products and Credit Risk Concepts

- Self-motivated, good interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to form successful working relationships

- Strong organisational skills, ability to multitask and attention to detail, with the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

- Advanced level proficiency on MS Excel, PowerPoint

- Knowledge of Excel Macros with VBA, writing database queries will be advantageous