Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to assess, monitor and manage credit risk exposures in line with the company's risk tolerance
Detailed Description :
- Analyze, assess and evaluate financial, market and business information in order to report on credit risk to facilitate informed decision making on the foreign exchange, gold and other fixed-income reserve portfolios
- Prepare and coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual risk reports on risks taken and the risk profile of counterparties.
- Perform fundamental credit analysis on counterparties, including financial statement analysis.
- Develop and recommend strategies for credit risk management.
- Conduct research on credit risk developments and models, and make recommendations based on the findings.
- Contribute towards the formulation of credit risk-related policies and ensure the implementation thereof.
- Coordinate the deliverables of team members in the context of projects and reporting.
- Participate in cross-functional activities for the alignment and harmonization of risk-related information.
- Deliver presentations to stakeholders
- Develop and maintain business relationships with experts in the financial markets industry.
- Create and maintain procedure manuals for operational purposes.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to analysts in the division.
- Maintaining sound relationships with all stakeholders
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Investment Management, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting or a related field
- A minimum of five years’ experience in credit risk management and various aspects of financial markets
The following will be an added advantage:
- an Honours degree in Investment Management, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting or a related field
- A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Professional Risk Management (PRM) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) qualification and project management skills.