Credit Risk Manager

Jobtailor; Malta (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior risk professional to support risk governance and oversight in a financial services environment. The role focuses on independent risk assessments, control testing and reporting to senior management and the board.

The successful candidate will maintain the Risk Management Framework, monitor KRIs and ensure regulatory compliance, with a strong emphasis on IFRS 9 methodologies and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within risk management, credit risk, ICAAP/ILAAP, internal audit or a similar control function in financial services.
• Strong understanding of banking regulation, corporate governance and enterprise risk management principles.
• Experience performing independent risk assessments, control reviews and risk reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to challenge stakeholders constructively while maintaining independence.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of the Bank's key risks.
• Maintain and enhance the Bank's Risk Management Framework, Risk Appetite Framework, policies and procedures.
• Monitor risk appetite metrics, KRIs and risk limits, investigating breaches and escalating material issues where appropriate.
• Provide independent second line oversight across first line risk activities, controls and decision-making processes.
• Conduct risk assessments, thematic reviews and control testing to evaluate the effectiveness of the Bank's control environment.
• Assist during regulatory inspections, supervisory reviews and internal audits, ensuring timely delivery of documentation and remediation actions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Constructive Challenge

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Accounting or related discipline

Tools

IFRS 9 Methodologies

Risk Reporting Tools

Credit Portfolio Monitoring

Job description

• Support the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of the Bank's key risks, including credit, liquidity, operational, conduct, concentration and IRRBB risk
• Maintain and enhance the Bank's Risk Management Framework, Risk Appetite Framework, policies and procedures
• Monitor risk appetite metrics, KRIs and risk limits, investigating breaches and escalating material issues where appropriate
• Provide independent second line oversight and challenge across first line risk activities, controls and decision-making processes
• Conduct risk assessments, thematic reviews and control testing to evaluate the effectiveness of the Bank's control environment
• Monitor the Bank's credit portfolio, including arrears, non-performing exposures (NPEs), recoveries, concentration risk and portfolio trends
• Review and challenge credit underwriting standards, lending strategies and portfolio monitoring processes
• Assess credit risk methodologies, impairment approaches and IFRS 9 assumptions, supporting ongoing model validation and enhancement
• Investigate operational risk events, control failures and incidents, ensuring appropriate remediation actions are implemented
• Prepare risk reports and management information for Senior Management, Board Committees and the Board
• Support ICAAP, ILAAP, Recovery Planning, stress testing and contingency funding activities
• Assist during regulatory inspections, supervisory reviews and internal audits, ensuring timely delivery of documentation and effective follow-up of remediation plans

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Accounting or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience within risk management, credit risk, ICAAP/ILAAP, internal audit or a similar control function in financial services
• Strong understanding of banking regulation, corporate governance and enterprise risk management principles
• Experience performing independent risk assessments, control reviews and risk reporting
• Excellent analytical, communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to challenge stakeholders constructively while maintaining independence
• Experience supporting ICAAP, ILAAP, stress testing or Recovery Planning will be considered an asset
• Professional qualifications such as FRM, PRM or CFA are considered an advantage

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in risk management, including credit risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and the development of risk frameworks. Proficient in conducting independent risk assessments and preparing comprehensive risk reports for senior management and board committees.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Risk Management
• Credit Risk Assessment
• ICAAP/ILAAP Support
• Regulatory Compliance
• Analytical Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Risk Assessment
• Control Testing
• Risk Reporting
• Credit Portfolio Monitoring
• IFRS 9 Methodologies
Thematic Reviews
• Operational Risk Investigation
• Risk Appetite Metrics Monitoring
• Credit Underwriting Standards Review
• Stress Testing

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Constructive Challenge
• Report-Writing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• FRM
• PRM
• CFA

Industry Keywords

• Banking Regulation
• Corporate Governance
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Financial Services
• Control Function