Group Credit and Investment Risk Associate

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

Job summary

Oliver James is seeking a Credit Rating Associate for a leading asset-backed insurer based in London. This role is ideal for candidates in the early stages of their careers, with experience in credit ratings and a strong analytic background. The position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment, aimed at accelerating career growth. The role comes with flexible hybrid working arrangements and an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Financial Services (Insurance, Investments, Asset Management).
• Ideally working towards a professional qualification (e.g. actuarial, accountancy, investments).
• Experience in Insurance or Risk Management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver credit rating assessments within structured finance.
• Analyse fundamental credit risks and support methodology implementation.
• Present findings to the Chief Risk Officer on a weekly basis.

Skills

Analytic skills

Communication skills

Education

Strong academic background

Professional qualification in insurance or finance

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].