Credit and Investment Risk Associate

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Insurer is seeking a Credit Rating Associate in London. This role involves delivering credit assessments, analysing risks, and working closely with senior stakeholders. Ideal for early-career professionals with experience in Financial Services. The position offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in Financial Services.
• Ideally working towards professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Delivering credit rating assessments within structured finance.
• Analysing fundamental credit risks and presenting to the CRO.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Strong Academic Background

Job description

Oliver James is partnered with a leading Insurer who require a Credit Rating associate to join their ambitious team.

This a London, UK based position. You must be a UK tax resident to apply.

This is the ideal role for someone in the early stages of their career who have existing experience in Credit Ratings. You will be joining a growth- driven business and work closely with senior stakeholders.

Role:

You will join a highly accomplished Risk function. Responsibilities include delivering credit rating assessments within structured finance, analysing fundamental credit risks, supporting the implementation on methodology and presenting to the CRO on a weekly basis. You will be working on Private Credit Assets like Middle-Market Loans and Large Cap Direct lending.

As part of a small team, you will work alongside the Head of Credit and Investment Risk and with one of the UK's most accomplished asset managers! This close dynamic also allows the opportunity to progress in your role and further your career, fast!

Personal Requirements:

• 2-5 years experience in Financial Services (Insurance, Investments, Asset management)
• Strong academic background
• Ideally working towards professional qualification (e.g. actuarial, accountancy, investments)
• Ideally experience working within Insurance or Risk Management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills. Stakeholder presentation experience is desirable.

Assignment:

• Initial 12 month fixed term contract with strong possibility to move into permanent employment
• Salary DOE
• Hybrid working to London based office (3 days per week).

Could you be interested in a new interim/contract role? Please contact Laura West for more information by sending your updated CV to [e-mail].