In this role, you will actively participate in both initial and ongoing credit analysis of clients, conducting comprehensive due diligence to assess quantitative and qualitative aspects of creditworthiness. This includes preparing accurate and rigorous written analyses, setting internal credit ratings, recommending appropriate credit limits, and managing annual portfolio credit review processes. You will also contribute to defining Macquarie’s risk appetite, both qualitatively and quantitatively, ensuring that risk frameworks align with strategic objectives.
You will have the opportunity to provide risk-based recommendations and decisions on new trade requests, supporting efficient trade approval processes. An important part of this role is building strong relationships with external clients and internal business partners, including colleagues in Sales & Trading, Risk, Legal, and Operations.
You undertake regular risk monitoring activities, such as exposure analysis, internal stress testing, and review of financial and operational data. Furthermore, you liaise with Legal and clients to negotiate trading and lending documentation, including ISDA/CSA and EFET terms and loan covenants, ensuring robust contractual arrangements and risk mitigation.
In this role, you will also be responsible to independently develop high quality credit analysis with a focus on business rationale key risks, sources of repayment, projections, and risk/reward profile.
Your involvement in the development, implementation and review of credit portfolio management activities will include working closely within the Risk teams to evaluate the credit portfolio, assessing various parameters such as credit quality and concentration risks within defined boundaries, preparing detailed portfolio reports for Credit Committee meetings and senior management.
Finally, you will contribute to strategic projects that support the organisation’s business goals, helping to drive initiatives that enhance risk management and overall performance.