Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
5-7 years of credit analysis experience in financial services, preferably at a bank or brokerage
Knowledge of securities trading; CFA designation preferred
Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with SQL or Python is a plus
Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
Demonstrated interest in derivatives trading, cryptocurrencies, and venture capital
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
Analyze financial information, including balance sheets and cash flows, to determine credit limits
Perform risk rating assessments based on financial analysis of clients and counterparties
Evaluate performance trends to identify opportunities and risks
Conduct analytics on markets, company performance, and portfolio data
Engage proactively with trading desks to understand needs and identify innovative solutions
Benefits
Collaborative work environment within a newly formed centralized credit team
Opportunity to influence and improve credit risk management frameworks
Engagement with diverse financial products including derivatives and cryptocurrencies
Exposure to high-level financial analysis and decision-making processes
Potential for career growth in a dynamic financial services setting
Full Job Description
Overview
As a Credit Risk Analyst with SIG, you will be joining a newly formed centralized credit team analyzing financial information for existing and prospective counterparties and clients. The credit analyst will participate in the daily monitoring of the firm’s credit exposure reports and proactively assist the team with improving our existing credit risk management framework.
You will interface with SIG’s trading desks and onboarding/due diligence team to gather financial information in order to perform financial analyses needed to make credit decisions.
In this role, you will:
Analyze financial information including balance sheets, cash flows, trade related agreements and prepare financial models to determine appropriate credit limits
Perform risk rating assessments for clients and counterparties based off of financial analysis
Evaluate trends in performance and initiate analysis to identify opportunities and risks
Perform analytics on markets, company performances, portfolio and other data
Proactively engage with trading desks and colleagues to understand underlying needs and opportunities and identify innovative solutions in a timely manner
What we’re looking for
Bachelors’ degree in finance, accounting, economics or related major
5-7 years of experience in performing credit analysis in the financial services industry, specifically at a bank or brokerage firm
Knowledge of securities trading or CFA preferred
Advanced Excel skills (SQL or Python a plus)
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
A strong demonstrable interest in derivatives trading, cryptocurrencies & venture capital
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and work independently
Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future
About Susquehanna International Group
Susquehanna International Group is a global quantitative trading firm that was founded in 1987. The company specializes in trading options, futures, equities, and other securities. It has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia and employs over 2,500 people. The company is known for its innovative trading strategies and advanced technology. It is also involved in venture capital and private equity investments.
