Credit Risk Analyst Job Listing at Sharp Decisions in United States of America

A client of ours, a top-tier financial firm, is looking for a Credit Risk Analyst to be based in New York, NY.

The responsibilities of the Credit Risk Analyst will include:

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  Evaluating, testing, implementing, and updating rating models across a broad range of sectors

  
  


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  Coordinating model reviews and updating with internal model developers, validation, IT, external vendors, supply management, and other relevant stakeholders

  
  


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  Ensuring rating models and rating approach meets standards and requirements by conducting periodic self-assessment against internal policies and external requirements

  
  


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  Reviewing quarterly ratings variance reports to highlight differences between internal and external/model ratings and providing qualitative analysis on the differences

  
  


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  Updating credit policies, guidelines, and procedures in line with internal processes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements

  
  


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  Assisting in planning for risk reviews, including developing samples preparing package for review by senior team members and coordinating onsite reviews with regional teams

  
  

*The skills listed below are a MUST HAVE. Please submit your resume to this position only if you possess the skills required. Be sure to properly articulate the functionality of your resume. Resumes that do not properly annotate the required skills will not be considered for this position.

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  Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

  
  


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  Considerable risk management experience, preferably within financial, rating agency, consulting, or audit environment

  
  


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  Understanding of fundamental or credit risk management, probability of default concept, and credit rating methodologies

  
  


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  In-depth knowledge of finance, accounting, banking products, and capital market products

  
  


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  Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem resolution abilities

  
  


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  Strong verbal and written communication skills

  
  

Creativity. Drive. Growth.

At Sharp Decisions, we specialize in recruiting IT and business side professionals currently working in the front, middle, and back offices of high-profile asset managers, hedge funds, investment banks, and private wealth managers.

We recruit all asset classes: commodities, derivatives, equities, fixed-income, foreign exchange, and loans.

Our 22-year reputation of success is built upon knowledge, integrity, and trust, and our recruiting team works tirelessly to match candidates with clients to insure a perfect fit. Sharp Decisions offers contract, contract-to-hire, and full-time positions with top-tier and Fortune 500 companies, as well as all levels of government. If you have the passion and knowledge to bring to an expanding, dynamic global team, Sharp Decisions has opportunities for you.

Sharp Decisions is a Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about our company and to see our other career opportunities, visit www.sharpdecisions.com.

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