Credit Risk Analyst
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Credit Risk Analyst to join the risk management team. The successful candidate will play a key role in assessing and monitoring the creditworthiness of counterparties, contributing to the development of risk models, and supporting decision-making processes across the institution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct credit risk assessments for corporate, institutional, and retail clients.
- Monitor and report on credit exposures and portfolio performance.
- Assist in the development and validation of credit risk models and rating systems.
- Prepare risk reports and present findings to senior management and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with front office, compliance, and other risk teams to ensure alignment on risk policies.
- Support regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with local and EU regulations (e.g., CSSF, EBA).
- Contribute to stress testing and scenario analysis exercises.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of experience in credit risk analysis within a financial institution.
- Strong understanding of credit risk concepts, financial statements, and rating methodologies.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (Basel III/IV, IFRS 9, etc.).
- Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of risk systems or programming (e.g., SAS, Python, SQL) is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Fluent in English; French or German is an asset.
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