Group Credit and Investment Risk Associate

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Asset backed Insurer seeks a Credit Rating Associate to join their dynamic team in London. The role offers a hybrid working model with significant growth opportunities, focusing on credit assessments for private credit assets. Ideal for candidates early in their career with relevant experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in Financial Services (Insurance, Investments, Asset management).
• Experience in Insurance or Risk Management is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Delivering credit rating assessments within structured finance.
• Analysing fundamental credit risks and supporting methodology implementation.
• Presenting to the CRO on a weekly basis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Presentation

Education

Strong Academic Background

Working towards professional qualification

Job description

Oliver James is partnered with a leading Asset backed Insurer 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 to elevate your career, fast!

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 analytic and communication skills. Stakeholder presentation experience is desirable.

Assignment:

• Initial 12 month fixed term contract
• Salary DOE
• Hybrid working to London based office (3 days per week).

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