Counterparty Credit Risk Management, Sr
About The Position
Are you passionate about counterparty credit risk management? We're looking for someone who can navigate complex credit challenges across banks and corporates — identifying, measuring, and managing risk while delivering solutions that are innovative, thorough, and practicable. If that sounds like you, come join our team! You’ll have the opportunity to assess the credit strength of counterparties and perform financial continuous due-diligence activities, while playing an active role in the development of methodologies and related risk reporting on counterparty matters. Our team is responsible for managing Freddie Mac’s counterparty credit risk exposure to Banks and Corporates. Ensure that counterparty risks are adequately evaluated, and that adverse portfolio and/or individual counterparty trends are identified in a proactive manner.
Requirements
- BS/BA Degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related degree or equivalent along with 5+ years of related professional work experience in financial services, consulting, risk management, or a related field
- 3+ year of Counterparty experience
- Ability to assess a company’s financial strength through analyzing its financial documents, statements, and other related materials
- Proficient in MS Office with advanced skills in Excel
Nice To Haves
- Excellent analytical skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision
Responsibilities
- Assess on an ongoing basis the creditworthiness of Banks and Corporate counterparties.
- Assign internal counterparty ratings and document the corresponding rationale similar to a rating agency credit opinion.
- Conduct due diligence on new counterparty applicants as needed as part of internal approval processes.
- Develop recommendations for corrective actions to address counterparty non-compliance.
- Assist in the development and improvement of counterparty eligibility requirements and related policies and procedures.
- Manage and monitor internal counterparty risk exposures against corporate limits.
- Conduct credit risk analyses of emerging industry issues and industry trends.
- Find opportunities for operational improvement that streamline or improve existing processes.
- Perform periodic management reporting related to counterparty credit risk and assist in developing presentations to senior management.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Market-leading benefit programs
- Annual incentive program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
