Credit Risk Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Credit Risk Manager to join a prestigious foreign bank based in the heart of Central London.

This is an office-based role offering salary £75,000 and benefits.

As a Credit Risk Manager, you will be reporting directly to the Head of Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance, this role will provide essential support to customer-facing 'first line' business roles and collaborate with the Bank's risk committees, including the Management Credit Committee (MCC) and the Board Credit Committee (BCC).

Key Responsibilities:

? Analyse mortgage and loan applications, assessing creditworthiness, financial background, and ability to repay.
? Appraise loan/mortgage product types, terms, conditions, pricing, and required covenants.
? Support customer relationship managers to ensure excellent service, prompt decisions, and clear communication of terms.
? Monitor, control, and report on loan portfolio performance, identifying trends and improving the credit risk profile.
? Prepare and present regular credit risk reports and management information.
? Maintain and update the bank's credit risk policies in line with market conditions and the bank's objectives.
? Monitor loan arrears, gather relevant information, and provide regular reports.
? Manage mortgage broker selection and oversight policies.
? Review underwriting and decision-making processes to ensure compliance with loan conditions.
? Review and assure credit risk model outputs, such as expected credit loss (ECL) and IFRS9 calculations.
? Conduct stress testing on the loan portfolio and support the bank's ICAAP process.
? Assist the Head of Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance and executives in regulatory matters and meetings.


Key Experience:

? Previously worked as a Credit Risk Manager, Credit Risk Analyst, Credit Risk Officer or in a similar role.
? Background in credit risk management within a UK-regulated financial services setting
? Solid knowled