Our client is the UK financial services arm of a blue chip, global business with a fantastic and well respected brand.They are looking for a junior credit risk/financial analyst to join their UK head office credit team based near Uttoxeter.Key responsibilities:Managing the process of obtaining financial information for account reviews and new client reviews.Undertaking financial analysis and providing feedback for major credit line customers and supporting Sales in producing Applications for Facilities.Liaising with stakeholders across the wider businessWorking with the Credit team to develop efficiencies.Developing data sets to illustrate benchmarks for performance, for different customer sectors, to support improved quality of analysis.The successful candidate will have:Minimum 2 years' experience working in credit risk or financial analysis in a commercial environment and a good understanding of financial statements.The ability to analyse financial statements, credit reports, and other data to evaluate creditworthiness. (further training can be provided).An understanding of credit lines.The ability to identify early warning signs of credit deterioration and an understanding of adherence to legal, regulatory, and company policies in all lending activity