Counterparty Credit Risk Analyst

TalentBridge - Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Charlotte, NC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Counterparty Credit Risk Analyst will play a crucial role in the Risk Management team by assessing and managing the credit risk associated with counterparty exposures in financial markets. This position involves working with complex financial instruments such as derivatives, repos, and securities lending, ensuring that all risks are properly identified, measured, and mitigated in collaboration with trading desks, legal teams, and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Counterparty Credit Risk Assessment
• Collateral Management
• Risk Measurement & Reporting
• Portfolio Risk Monitoring
• Risk Mitigation & Hedging
• Stress Testing & Scenario Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
• Counterparty Due Diligence
• Relationship Management
• Continuous Improvement

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in Counterparty Credit Risk, Credit Risk Management, or related financial risk roles, ideally within a financial institution or investment bank.
• Experience working with derivative products (e.g., swaps, options, futures, repos) and understanding their associated risks.
• Strong knowledge of counterparty credit risk metrics and concepts (e.g., CVA, PFE, collateral management).
• Familiarity with industry regulations such as Basel III, Dodd-Frank, EMIR, and other risk-related regulatory frameworks.
• Proficient in risk management software and tools (e.g., Murex, Calypso, RiskMetrics) as well as Excel (VBA or similar scripting skills is a plus).
• Strong quantitative skills with the ability to perform statistical analysis and modeling.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI).