A leading multinational bank are seeking an experienced credit risk professional to head their financial institutions credit risk team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in the future development and success of the European & American business.

The Head of Credit Risk will be responsible for assessing credit risk exposure, provide an expert eye on deal structuring and policy making.

Key responsibilities;

• Engage the FIG business, Risk Leadership, Global Markets teams (Relationship Managers, Research & Analysis, Markets), and the CRO to:
• Ensure that transactions are comprehensively assessed for risk in a timely and globally consistent manner
• Ensure that the FIG E&A portfolio remains within the articulated boundaries of risk appetite & strategy
• Undertake portfolio management, risk analytics, and reporting
• Challenge, enhance, implement, and streamline simplification processes across the global FIG portfolio and to align with market standard best practices
• Undertake global segment head and policy responsibilities to embed risk appetite consistently across all region
• Work closely with the FIG business, R&A teams, and Global Markets to provide guidance & training on risk issues.

Key skills;

• 10 years relevant credit risk experience, including exposure to a broad range of FIG counterparty types, industries & complex transactions
• Experience in cross border transactions in the Funds sector
• Broad geographic experience and knowledge of working with global counterparties
• Structuring experience in regards to complex transactions
• Solid understanding of derivatives, trade, and loan products
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and to communicate with various parties (legal, middle office, front office, sales, credit, relationship managers, etc.), segments, and cultures
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage concurrent priorities, and deliver real-time business demands
• Ability to clearly, concisely, and confidently communicate key risks to Senior Risk & Business Executives
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal & written communication skills (as face to face customer meetings occur regularly)

If you are interested in this role please apply below or contact me for more information.

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