Counterparty Credit Risk Analyst – FI (Hybrid)

Natixis in Portugal; Portugal; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Policy

Green Transportation Budget

Electric bikes

Job summary

Natixis in Portugal seeks a Counterparty Credit Risk Analyst to join the Financial Institutions Credit Risk team, covering banks, insurers, and broker/ dealers for EMEA. You will assess counterparty risk, prepare internal ratings and risk opinions, and present to Credit Committee.

The role requires 3–5 years in counterparty risk or FI credit analysis, a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field, and fluent English; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university/college in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another business‑related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of direct experience in Counterparty Credit Risk or Financial Institutions (FI) credit analysis within a corporate or investment bank.
• Must be fluent (written and oral) in English.
• Fluency in French is beneficial, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• In line with Natixis policies and procedures, prepare comprehensive written risk opinions and analysis; articulate a convincing, defensible case in support of the risk opinion (and rating); and constructively challenge the First Line of Defense analysis/requests.
• Recommend Credit terms and conditions within Trading Documentation (e.g., ISDA/CSA, GMRA, GMSLA).
• Stay connected with industry trends and macro issues which may impact the portfolio; be able to recommend changes or actions impacting specific clients or groups of clients.
• Have a good understanding of the regulatory environment that each of our counterparts operates in.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Job description

Natixis in Portugal seeks a Counterparty Credit Risk Analyst to join the Financial Institutions Credit Risk team, covering banks, insurers, and broker/ dealers for EMEA. You will assess counterparty risk, prepare internal ratings and risk opinions, and present to Credit Committee.

The role requires 3–5 years in counterparty risk or FI credit analysis, a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field, and fluent English; French is a plus.