Credit Risk Analyst, Assistant Vice President

Overview

In this AVP role, you will manage first-line credit risk across SSM’s business units from London, applying traditional counterparty credit analysis and trading-product knowledge. You will work closely with front office sales and relationship teams to ensure timely risk assessments and proper credit terms. The role supports cross-functional risk oversight with ERM, focusing on FX, OTC derivatives, and capital-related risk across multiple product lines. This is an impactful, hands-on position in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Pay / Benefits

• inclusive development opportunities
• flexible work-life support
• paid volunteer days
• vibrant employee networks

Responsibilities

• Conduct counterparty credit reviews across SSM business lines
• Collaborate with sales/relationship teams for timely credit analysis of new relationships
• Negotiate client-facing credit terms and monitor ATEs
• Collect and maintain up-to-date financial information for counterparties
• Participate in due diligence calls and visits
• Analyze credit utilization and investigate over-limit conditions
• Bridge Front Office Risk with Enterprise Risk Management
• Inform ERM of relevant counterparty developments
• Support Front Office Credit and Market Risk teams with additional tasks

Key requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in counterparty credit risk
• Bachelor in Economics or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Formal credit training preferred
• Professional designation (CFA, FRM) preferred but not required
• Strong risk management focus and control orientation
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• multitasking
• communication
• relationship management
• credit risk analysis
• capital markets exposure (FX, OTC derivatives)
• monitoring of credit terms and ATEs

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