Credit Risk Specialist

2 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Black Swan Group Full time
  • Title - Credit Risk Specialist – Credit Risk Analysis (Contractor)


  • Contract – 18mth Contract (Long Term Contract Engagement)


  • Day Rate Compensation - £300pd to £400pd (Inside IR35 Via Umbrella Company)


  • Location – London (City)

  • Working Model – 3:2 (3 days in the London office and 2 days WFH)


  • RTW – Full UK Right to work with no restrictions or time limitations till Oct 2026


Leading Financial Institution based in London with a global coverage is looking for a Credit Risk Specialist Contractor to undertake a long-term contract hire.


  • The Credit Risk Specialist Contractor will be responsible for the independent financial review, analysis and ongoing monitoring of the Credit Portfolio for the business in London and its clients.
  • Effectively taking ownership for Credit portfolio analysis, review, internal/external credit ratings, ensure effective credit documentation, and adherence to industry regulatory requirements.
  • Independently conduct Credit Risk portfolio lending review, and assessment of financials of subsequent borrowers to determine credit exposure in line with firms credit policy.
  • Credit portfolios analysis, review and documentation, and communication of credit risk to key Credit Committee and Risk Managers in London.
  • Prepare Credit working papers, document results and product credit risk summaries.
  • Ensuring credit risk limits and review of lending vs policy.
  • Own the Credit risk review process, analyze findings and formulate conclusions and credit risk management for the business in London.


Prerequisite Requirements for Credit Risk Specialist Contractor –


  • 5 to 10 years of work experience in Credit Risk Management with expertise covering credit risk analysis, lending review, underwriting, across all key sectors.
  • Expertise across sectors covering including Financial Institutions, NBFIs (Corporates, Industrial / Commercial, Real Estate, and Commodities), Structured Finance, and Private Credit, all lending and capital market products.
  • Educational requirements - Degree Bachelor’s / Masters’ degree in STEM based subject.
  • SME in Credit Analysis, financial accounting, and credit research.
  • Experience in undertaking credit/loan risk analysis, and any formal Credit Training is highly desirable and advantageous.
  • Understanding of Credit Regulation, FS Lending and Risk Management.
  • Mastery in Credit/Loan documentation with the ability to summarize credit findings for Credit Managers.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to interface with the business, internal and external risk stakeholders and Credit Managers, Risk Committee and Audit.
  • Prior experience supporting Credit Risk projects pertaining to policy, credit risk analysis and documentation.


Please do apply with an updated CV highlight relevant skills and experience for the Credit Risk Specialist Contractor role.


*RTW – Full UK Right to work with no restrictions or time limitations till Oct 2026


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