Risk, Credit Counterparty Risk, Analyst, Frankfurt

at  Goldman Sachs

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum of 2 years of credit risk management experience, with a background in corporate credit risk
• Significant experience in investment banking products including loan products and derivatives
• Demonstrable track record of independent decision making and the ability to steer client and business negotiations
• Strong familiarity with regulatory risk rating requirements and application of such guidance
• Strong documentation (loan and/or derivatives), analytical, presentational and communication skills required
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Intellectual curiosity and self-motivation
• Fluent English is a must (additional language would be an asset)
• Strong interest in client interaction and relationship management

• Assess the credit and financial strength of the firm’s corporate borrowers and counterparts by performing fundamental credit analysis using both quantitative and qualitative factor
• Review lending and underwriting transactions, determine risk appetite and regulatory ratings, having developed an independent view of cash flow projections and of key documentation protection
• Perform sector analysis regularly in order to assess portfolio concentrations or trend.
• Coordinate with Investment Banking/Financing group, Sales & Trading, Legal, Operations and Compliance departments to approve derivatives business and ensure appropriate documentation, limits and risk mitigants to protect against a counterpart default and minimize potential losses
• Analyse the risks inherent in the products GS transacts, including lending, trading and derivative products
• Develop and manage relationships with other areas of the firm, including Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Operations, Controllers, Treasury, Legal, Compliance and Technology