eFinancialCareers

• Company

  LMA

• Location

  UK-London

• Compensation

  £50,000 - £57,000 + Bonus

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  17 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  586219

The team is responsible for effective management of credit and trading risk exposures within established parameters and provide risk assessment, transaction structuring, execution and risk profile monitoring for Corporates and financial institutions. The team are also responsible for all aspects of the credit management of the banks European banking counterparties. They assist in the management of all aspects of the credit relationship for a portfolio of banks across Europe.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
 
• Preparing counterparty analysis for the annual renewal process in addition to transactional approvals, for which a familiarity with traded products (some or all of: Fixed Income, Derivatives, Equities, FX, Credit Derivatives) as well as experience in debt products and other standard bank credit exposures (such as trade finance) would be an advantage
•  Providing support for credit officers and other team members
• Liaison with product marketers and client managers, and relevant units such as market risk, operations, and legal
• A willingness to undertake ad hoc departmental project work and special reporting tasks is essential

It is essential that you speak French and have previous experience in analysing and assessing Bank counterparty credit risk, with the ability to write concise, conclusion lead, and well-articulated Financial Institution credit analysis. You will also need knowledge of issues relating to industry risk, transaction risk, and an awareness of country risk factors, reputation risk, and operational risk. It is highly desirable to speak other European Languages

In return they are offering a starting salary between £50,000 - £57,000 dependant on experience plus bonus, 25 days holiday, pension, healthcare and a flexible benefits package.