Job Title: Credit Risk Analyst
Location: Basildon, Essex / Hybrid
Rate: £32.97ph Umbrella Co Basis (Inside IR35)
Employment Type: Initially approx. to 31st December 2025 (likely a 2-year contract)
Hours: Standard 37.5 hours per week
Reference: F56349
Job Description:
The Risk Analytics & Reporting Analyst is part of the Credit Risk function, responsible for coordinating reporting and insights across four major European markets. The role involves understanding key risk drivers, identifying trends, and collaborating cross-functionally with Risk and Business teams to ensure effective use and understanding of Risk Data.
You will work with colleagues to ensure efficient and accurate reporting for BAU processes, strategic initiatives, and compliance with evolving regulatory requirements such as Basel 3.1 and IFRS9. The role offers direct engagement with senior management and governance committees.
Your day-to-day responsibilities include:
* Reporting Support: Assisting the Credit Risk team in preparing and distributing risk reports, ensuring timely submission, quality checks, and data validation.
* Report Formatting and Data Analysis: Handling ad hoc requests related to report formatting and data analysis.
* Streamlining Risk Reporting: Collaborating with GDMS and leveraging enterprise data repositories to modernize risk reporting with dynamic visualizations.
* Data Quality Checks: Performing routine data quality assessments, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues.
* Process Improvement: Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the reporting function.
* Guiding Strategy: Using insights from reports to inform risk and business strategies.
* Project Support: Providing data and insights for projects such as Basel 3.1 compliance.
* Learning & Development: Participating in training to enhance knowledge of risk management and data analysis tools.
Skills required:
* Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Strong collaboration skills within diverse teams.
* Effective communication skills to articulate complex issues clearly.
Experience required:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office software.
* Experience with visualization tools like Power BI or QlikSense.
Preferred experience:
* Familiarity with financial markets or risk management concepts.
Educational background:
* Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science) or relevant experience in Risk, Data, or Financial Services.
Additional information:
Our client operates a hybrid working policy, requiring onsite presence 2-3 days a week. There may be travel opportunities to our Centres in Manchester and Bucharest. We promote equal opportunities and encourage diverse applications.
This role is INSIDE IR35
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