Credit Risk Analyst

Zoo Grips; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Credit Risk Analyst to enhance their risk reporting and analytics capabilities. This exciting role involves collaborating with various teams to provide insights that drive strategic decisions, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. You'll leverage your analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI to streamline reporting processes and support key projects. Join a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment, where your contributions will directly impact risk management strategies across multiple European markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management or financial analysis is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and trends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and distributing regular risk reports.
• Modernize the risk reporting suite with dynamic visualizations.
• Identify and implement efficiencies in reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Relevant experience in Risk, Data, or Financial Services

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

QlikSense

Job description

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Our OEM Client based in Essex is searching for a Credit Risk Analyst to join their team, Inside IR35. This is an 8-month contract position initially until 31st December 2025, with the potential for further extensions.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £32.79 per hour.

The Risk Analytics & Reporting Analyst will work within the Credit Risk function to coordinate reporting and insights across four major European markets. The role involves understanding key risk drivers, identifying trends, and collaborating with other risk and business teams to ensure effective use of risk data.

You will work with colleagues across the business to ensure accurate and efficient reporting, support strategic initiatives, and potentially engage with changing regulatory requirements such as Basel 3.1 and IFRS9, providing direct insights to senior management and governance committees.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

1. Reporting Support: Assist in preparing and distributing regular risk reports, perform quality checks, and handle ad hoc data analysis requests.
2. Streamlining Risk Reporting: Modernize the risk reporting suite by leveraging enterprise data repositories and creating dynamic visualizations.
3. Data Quality Checks: Conduct routine checks to identify discrepancies and resolve issues collaboratively.
4. Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiencies within the reporting processes.
5. Strategic Guidance: Use insights to inform risk and business strategies.
6. Project Support: Provide data and insights for specific projects, including Basel 3.1 compliance.
7. Learning & Development: Participate in training to enhance risk management and data analysis skills.

Skills Required

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to articulate complex problems clearly.

Experience Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and office software.
• Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or QlikSense.

Preferred Experience and Education

• Familiarity with financial markets or risk management concepts.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or relevant experience in Risk, Data, or Financial Services.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working policy: onsite 2-3 days per week.
• Potential travel to Manchester or Bucharest.