Credit Risk Analyst Spanish / Portuguese

Middlemore are working with a London based Financial Services firm to appoint a Credit Risk Analyst to join the team. This will be for a Spanish and/or Portuguese speaking looking to progress their career in a boutique, growing global business.

Reporting to the Head of Credit Risk, some of the things you'll be you'll be responsible for are:

• Preparing credit risk memos, including credit and financial analysis for both new and existing clients.
• Performing fundamental analysis of annual and interim financial statements on corporates / commodities type clients.
• Clearly communicating recommendations of credit limits to Risk Management and Sales.
• Managing credit lines overdue, limits overshoots and excessive exposures above risk appetite.
• Monitoring and reporting credit and derivative exposures to Senior Management on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with Sales, Ops, Legal & Compliance in proactively managing clients credit portfolio.
• Monitoring daily trading performance of clients including collateral management and margin calls.
• Contributing to preparing the Credit Committee and Key Performance Indicators.

What you must have:

• Experience in analysing financial statements, including of Corporates and commodities type counterparties.
• Good writing skills in preparing credit memo’s.
• Previous experience managing a credit portfolio.
• 3 years minimum experience in credit risk analysis.
• Experience in working with a global sales team.

What you will need:

• Fluent in Spanish or Portuguese
• Some understanding of ISDA and other legal documentations.
• Knowledge of financial markets is an advantage.
• Experience using Python, VBA and SQL would be beneficial although not essential
• CFA, FRM, CAIA or comparable professional qualification is an advantage.

What will you gain:

• Salary £55-60k + a discretionary bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays!
• Private Health Insurance, life insurance and pension.
• Culturally diverse workplace and plenty of international exposure.
• Hybrid working model - 3 in office / 2 from home