Credit Risk Analyst

Glasgow

1 year ago

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Please note this role is open to applicants based in our Glasgow office, for a 15 month fixed term contract**

SThree are pleased to announce we're recruiting for a talented Credit Risk Analyst to join our Information Technology team on a fixed term basis.

The Credit Risk Analyst will assess the creditworthiness of potential borrowers, using balance sheet analysis, credit risk analysis, and financial ratios like quick and current ratios. They monitor existing loans, formulate credit risk policies, and aim to minimize losses and maximize profit, ensuring lending decisions are balanced between risk and reward. The Credit Risk Analyst also screens new customers, verifying their credit limits and payment terms to determine potential risk. Furthermore, they ensure the accuracy of all received data, playing a crucial role as a Master Data Analyst, maintaining the integrity and correctness of financial data.

About us

SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: Recruiting highly skilled professionals and discovering life-changing jobs for the unsung heroes who will positively shape our future. Elevating expertise and energising progress for everyone.

What are the day-to-day tasks?

To analyse a company's balance sheet. Reviewing the assets, liabilities, and stockholder's equity of a company to determine its financial standing and ability to repay debt.
Use financial data, such as a company's income, collateral, and existing debt, to assess the risk of lending money to a particular company or individual. This involves calculating the probability of default, the potential loss in the event of default, and the exposure at default.
Adhering to credit risk policies
Periodic checks of customer's credit limits in alignment with a clean Open AR.
Knowledge bases maintained/updated
Assessing the creditworthiness of new customers using various financial metrics and credit checks.
Ensuring the precision and correctness of customer data, including credit information.
Maintaining and updating the master data set, including customer credit data.
Using data analysis to identify potential credit risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Ensuring all data management and credit assessment practices comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Generating reports on credit risk
Monthly calls with various stakeholders
ReportingWhat skills and knowledge are we looking for?

Prior experience in credit risk analysis or data management.
Strong ability to interpret complex financial data and derive insights.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software
High level of precision to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Advanced Microsoft Excel,(VLOOKUPS, SUMIF, Pivot Tables) with an excellent standard of formatting
A good working knowledge of financial systems (with previous experience of SAP)
Resourceful and good attention to detail, willing to question and investigate
Self-Starter, pro-active approach essential
Ability to prioritise workloads with minimal supervision
Comfortable to work under pressure
Strong customer and stakeholder management skills including influencing across functions and levels.
Strong people skills, must be able to demonstrate a strong track record of managing change, key stakeholder engagement, effective influencing, delivering value add initiatives and continuous improvements.
Ability to adapt to various situations and individuals in order to achieve objectives
Identifying when to escalate issues to senior management for resolution / action
Continuous improvement mind set, driving process excellence

Qualifications:
Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Statistics, or related field.
CICM (optional)Benefits for our U.K. teams include:

The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles
Bonus linked to company and personal performance
Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays
Annual leave purchase scheme
Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum
Five paid days off per year for volunteering `
Private health care, discounted dental insurance and health care cash back scheme
Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme
Access to a range of retail discounts and savingWhat we stand for...

We're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.

What we stand for..

We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected.

If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help

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