696 Credit Risk Management jobs in the United Kingdom
Director, Credit Risk Management
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**Job Title:** Director, Capital Markets Credit Risk
**Description:**
**Business Overview:**
BlackRock's Risk & Quantitative Analysis (RQA) group provides independent oversight of BlackRock's fiduciary and enterprise risks. RQA's principal responsibility is to ensure that the risks in BlackRock's portfolios are fully understood by our portfolio managers and senior management and are consistent with clients' objectives. We also help build "state-of-the-practice" quantitative models and analytics that help inform risk taking and portfolio construction across the firm. RQA team members tackle real-world problems, using a multi-disciplinary skillset to provide tangible solutions in the investment management process.
**Capital Markets Credit Risk Team:**
RQA's Capital Markets Credit Risk team is charged with actively managing global counterparty credit risk exposures in accordance with the firm's fiduciary mandate, which includes providing transparency to counterparty credit-related portfolio and firm-wide risks. The team works closely with BlackRock's securities lending business, applying its counterparty risk management expertise to support the firm's role as an Agent Lender. The team is also responsible for trading risk, helping trading management ensure that traders' execution strategies result in their intended outcomes.
**Role Overview**
We are seeking a seasoned credit risk professional to lead our **EMEA and APAC Counterparty Credit Risk team** . This role is pivotal in managing the counterparty credit risk exposure taken by our funds across broker/dealers, banks, and other financial institutions in these regions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with global teams specializing in trading risk, counterparty risk, and securities lending risk. The role encompasses both fiduciary and enterprise risk management mandates:
+ **Fiduciary** : Protecting the interests of our clients by ensuring prudent counterparty credit risk management across their portfolios.
+ **Enterprise** : Safeguarding BlackRock's own exposure as an **Agent Lender** in the securities lending market, ensuring that enterprise-level risks are identified, assessed, and managed effectively.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Lead the EMEA and APAC Counterparty Credit Risk team, overseeing regional credit risk assessments and approvals.
+ Conduct detailed credit analysis of financial counterparties including broker/dealers, banks, and other non-bank financial institutions.
+ Provide guidance on relevant legal documentation negotiations, including ISDA, GMSLA, and MSFTA agreements.
+ Provide strategic input into risk appetite, limit setting, and escalation protocols for Securities Lending enterprise risk.
+ Apply statistical and quantitative methods to assess counterparty credit exposures, including stress testing and scenario analysis.
+ Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across securities lending, trading, legal, compliance, and portfolio management teams.
+ Mentor and manage a team, fostering professional development and high performance.
**Qualifications:**
+ Minimum 10 years of experience in finance, with a focus on capital markets and counterparty credit risk.
+ Strong understanding of capital markets trading risks and market practices, including derivatives, repo financing, securities settlement and securities lending.
+ Expertise in legal documentation relevant to capital markets (ISDA, GMSLA, MSFTA).
+ Proven leadership experience managing regional or global teams.
+ Familiarity with statistical models used in counterparty credit risk (e.g., PFE, CVA, stress testing).
+ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) preferred.
**Preferred Attributes:**
+ Experience working in a global asset manager or investment bank.
+ Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments across jurisdictions.
+ Demonstrated success in influencing senior decision-makers and driving cross-functional initiatives.
**Our benefits**
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
**Our hybrid work model**
BlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
**About BlackRock**
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock ( | Twitter: @blackrock ( | LinkedIn: is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Head of Financial Risk Management
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain the bank's overall financial risk management strategy and framework.
- Lead and manage the financial risk department, providing guidance and development to team members.
- Oversee the identification, measurement, and monitoring of key financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk.
- Develop and implement risk appetite statements and ensure adherence across the organization.
- Design and implement stress testing and scenario analysis programs.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and reporting obligations.
- Advise senior management and the Board of Directors on risk management matters.
- Develop and enhance risk models and methodologies.
- Manage relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
- Promote a strong risk-aware culture throughout the organization.
- Evaluate new products and business initiatives from a risk perspective.
- Master's degree or PhD in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- A professional qualification such as FRM, PRM, CFA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial risk management within the banking sector, with at least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role.
- In-depth knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and risk management techniques.
- Strong understanding of Basel III/IV and other relevant banking regulations.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing risk policies and procedures.
- Exceptional leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure, complex regulatory environment.
Head of Financial Risk Management
Posted 8 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a robust enterprise-wide risk management framework aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the identification, assessment, and quantification of financial risks across the organisation.
- Design and implement effective risk mitigation strategies and controls.
- Oversee the monitoring of key risk indicators (KRIs) and establish early warning systems.
- Prepare comprehensive risk reports for senior management, the Board of Directors, and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations (e.g., PRA, FCA).
- Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
- Develop and deliver risk management training programs to staff at all levels.
- Lead and mentor the financial risk management team, fostering a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
- Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making by providing expert risk insights.
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. Professional qualifications such as FRM, CFA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial risk management within the banking or financial services sector.
- Proven expertise in market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk management.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing risk management policies and procedures.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in risk management software and data analysis tools.
- Ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure environment and make sound judgments.
- This role requires full-time on-site presence at our offices in Cardiff, Wales, UK .
Director of Financial Risk Management
Posted 19 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain the bank's comprehensive risk management framework.
- Oversee and manage all aspects of financial risk, including credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk.
- Lead the execution of stress testing, scenario analysis, and capital adequacy assessments.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., PRA, FCA, ECB).
- Provide strategic guidance and reporting to senior management and the Board on risk exposures and mitigation strategies.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing risk management team.
- Enhance risk analytics capabilities and reporting tools.
- Promote a robust risk culture across the organization.
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in financial risk management within the banking sector.
- In-depth knowledge of banking regulations and risk management best practices.
- Proven experience in leading risk functions and managing complex risk portfolios.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Professional certifications such as FRM or PRM are highly desirable.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Financial Risk Management
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain quantitative models for pricing derivatives, assessing market risk, credit risk, and operational risk.
- Perform rigorous back-testing and validation of existing models to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations relevant to financial risk.
- Collaborate with trading desks, risk management teams, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into quantitative solutions.
- Develop and automate reporting processes for risk metrics and model performance.
- Stay current with the latest academic research and industry best practices in quantitative finance and risk management.
- Contribute to the enhancement of the firm's risk infrastructure and data management capabilities.
- Communicate complex quantitative concepts and findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Mentor junior quantitative analysts and contribute to team development.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to financial modeling and risk reporting.
Qualifications:
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Economics, or Financial Engineering.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a quantitative analyst role within the financial services industry.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages commonly used in quantitative finance, such as Python, R, C++, or Java.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, time series analysis, stochastic calculus, and machine learning techniques.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, derivative instruments, and risk management principles.
- Experience with financial data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and database management.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas effectively.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with regulatory frameworks like Basel III or Solvency II is a plus.
This role requires your presence in our Cardiff, Wales, UK office to foster close collaboration and ensure efficient operation.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Financial Risk Management
Posted 4 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain sophisticated quantitative models for pricing, risk management, and hedging of financial instruments.
- Perform rigorous back-testing and validation of models to ensure accuracy and robustness.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Collaborate with front-office trading desks, risk management committees, and regulatory bodies to explain model methodologies and results.
- Contribute to the development of new financial products and strategies by providing quantitative support.
- Implement models into production environments using high-performance programming languages.
- Stay current with market developments, regulatory changes, and academic research in quantitative finance.
- Automate reporting processes and enhance data quality for risk management functions.
- Mentor junior quantitative analysts and contribute to the team's technical growth.
- Document model methodologies, assumptions, and limitations clearly and comprehensively.
- Master's or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Quantitative Analyst or in a similar role within investment banking, asset management, or hedge funds.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, R, or MATLAB.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and risk management principles (market risk, credit risk).
- Experience with statistical modeling, time series analysis, machine learning, and numerical methods.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to communicate complex quantitative concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with large-scale data manipulation and databases.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III, FRTB) is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Financial Risk Management
Posted 21 days ago
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- Develop, implement, and back-test quantitative models for financial risk assessment (e.g., VaR, Expected Shortfall, pricing models).
- Perform data analysis and statistical modeling on large financial datasets.
- Validate existing models and ensure their accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel Accords).
- Collaborate with business lines to understand their risk exposures and needs.
- Communicate complex quantitative concepts and findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of risk reporting frameworks and dashboards.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging quantitative techniques.
- Assist in the implementation of new risk management systems and tools.
- Conduct ad-hoc quantitative analysis as required by senior management.
- Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Economics, or Financial Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, or risk management within the financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, products, and risk management principles.
- Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as Python (with libraries like NumPy, SciPy, Pandas), R, or MATLAB.
- Experience with SQL and database management.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks affecting financial institutions.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings effectively.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
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Senior Financial Analyst - Risk Management
Posted 11 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze financial data to identify, assess, and quantify potential risks, including market, credit, and operational risks.
- Develop and implement risk models and methodologies to forecast potential losses and exposures.
- Prepare comprehensive risk reports and presentations for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and economic trends impacting the financial landscape.
- Collaborate with various departments to understand and manage their respective risks.
- Develop and recommend strategies for risk mitigation and control.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management frameworks and processes.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and support strategic decision-making related to risk.
- Proven experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar role with a focus on risk management.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and risk management principles.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python).
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements within the financial services industry.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. Professional certifications like CFA or FRM are highly desirable.
Senior Financial Analyst (Risk Management)
Posted 14 days ago
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Senior Financial Analyst - Risk Management
Posted 15 days ago
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- Conduct in-depth analysis of financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk.
- Develop, test, and maintain risk models and methodologies.
- Prepare detailed risk assessment reports and present findings to senior management.
- Monitor and analyze economic and market trends to identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
- Contribute to the enhancement of risk management frameworks and tools.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts.
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in financial risk management or a similar analytical role.
- Strong knowledge of financial instruments, derivatives, and trading strategies.
- Proficiency in statistical software and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to articulate complex financial concepts clearly.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Basel III, Solvency II, or similar.
- CFA, FRM, or PRM certifications are a plus.