Our client is looking for a Credit Risk Manager based in Leeds to manage the second line, challenge and review of intricate bespoke infrastructure transactions, ensuring compliance in accordance with risk appetite. They are seeking proficient and results-driven individuals who are eager to contribute to their institution's growth into an industry-leading entity.
What you'll do:
As a Credit Risk Manager your role will be instrumental in managing intricate bespoke infrastructure transactions. You will be responsible for providing second-line review of proposals, contributing to the structuring and due diligence process, as well as monitoring the bank's credit risks. Your input will be vital in enhancing the Credit Risk Management Framework. Additionally, you will work collaboratively within matrix teams on various projects that align with Financial Crime and Credit Risk frameworks.
- Second-line review of proposals(Debt, Equity and Guarantees) aiming to achieve a balance between return and risk exposure.
- Provide second-line input into the structuring and due diligence process.
- Provide second-line oversight and monitoring of the Bank's credit risks and associated systems and controls.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of the Credit Risk Management Framework.
- Monitor and test the Bank's credit risk profile relative to its appetite, limits and early warning indicators.
- Contribute to the delivery of projects, working in matrix teams to deliver joint outputs that align with the Financial Crime and Credit Risk frameworks.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Credit Risk Manager position brings significant knowledge of credit risk assessment in wholesale banking along with demonstrable experience in infrastructure finance or investment banking. You possess robust analytical, presentation, numeracy skills coupled with excellent communication abilities. Your attention to detail is impeccable, enabling you to multitask effectively even under pressure. A self-starter by nature, you have a knack for identifying, researching, and resolving unfamiliar issues.
- Significant knowledge and experience of credit risk assessment in wholesale banking.
- Demonstrable experience in infrastructure finance and/or investment banking.
- Robust analytical, presentation and numeracy skills.
- Effective communicator including proficient report-writing skills.
- Excellent attention to detail; ability to prioritise, multi-task and perform well under pressure.
- Self-motivated; capable of taking initiative without prompting.
- Effective problem-solving techniques; ability to identify, research and resolve unfamiliar issues.
What sets this company apart:
Our client values diversity among its employees and inclusion is at the core of their operations. They offer attractive benefits along with unique learning opportunities from combining both private and public sector skills and experience. A career with them offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the UK's financial sector.
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