Associate Consultant - Counterparty and Country Risk - Northern Trust

About Northern Trust :

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world&aposs most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world&aposs most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role / Team :

The Financial institutions and Country Risk Team, which is part of Northern Trust Group Risk Management, is responsible for providing independent oversight of all business activities at Northern Trust which create wholesale counterparty credit risk, client credit exposure arising from asset servicing, third party FX, and country risk. The team ensures that the management of counterparty and international risk advances Northern Trust&aposs business strategy within the corporation&aposs risk appetite, aligns with market best practices, and meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and guidance.

Summary

Under general supervision (but works independently most of the time) oversee a portfolio of counterparties (hedge funds / banks) and countries. Performs financial, economic and market -based analysis, prepares and presents reviews of assigned counterparties, countries and portfolios to credit committees and wider business partners with the goal of providing insightful credit opinions and recommendations. Responsible for ensuring that all entities are reviewed and monitored through the year using fundamental analysis techniques including traditional CAMELS analysis and market-based information along with thorough ad-hoc due diligence, visits and calls.

Analyst role responsible of a multi-billion dollar counterparty (hedge fund, banks and broker / dealers) and country portfolio. Responsibilities include :

• Manage a portfolio of bank counterparties and countries. Hedge Fund analysis will be an added advantage. Perform analysis of entities annually or on an ad-hoc basis; assign Probability of Default ratings and appropriately sized credit facilities.
• Monitor trends and be able to serve as the subject matter expert and trusted advisor on assigned countries to partners.
• Manage relationships with local business units, inform of credit issues, and provide guidance for the development of strategies.
• Contribute to the development of risk monitoring products, processes and models related to counterparties and countries.
• Present to Senior Risk committees on a regular basis.
• Coordinate, participate or lead visits and calls with external counterparties or clients.

Major Duties

Manage relationships with US businesses - make decisions on business unit credit proposals and provide credit solutions.

Knowledge / Skills

Experience

Please note that this role would be required to work until at least 10.30pm India time in order to liaise with the Chicago office and participate in team and committee meetings.

Working with Us :

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We&aposd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world&aposs most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [HIDDEN TEXT] .

We hope you&aposre excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

About Our Bangalore Office

The Northern Trust Bangalore office, established in 2005, is home to over 5,600 employees. In this stunning office, space, we offer fantastic amenities which include our Arrival Hub - Jungle, the GameZone, and the Employee Experience Zone that appeal to both clients and employees. Learn more.

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Skills Required

analytical writing