Junior Credit Risk Officer

Our client is a well-established international bank in Zurich.

On behalf of our client, Swisslinx is looking for a motivated and hands-on…

Our client is a well-established international bank in Zurich.

On behalf of our client, Swisslinx is looking for a motivated and hands-on Junior Credit Risk Officer to join the Risk Control department be responsible for a portfolio of international corporate clients and financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the branch's credit portfolio, covering international corporate clients and financial institutions with varying levels of risk exposure and complexity.
• Assess new credit applications, including evaluation of credit terms and structures, counterparty financial performance, business models, and industry and macroeconomic conditions.
• Prepare high-quality credit analysis reports in line with internal credit policies and present findings to the Credit Review Committee.
• Monitor credit exposures and conduct regular reviews and renewals of credit limits and ratings in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain and operate the branch's credit risk management systems.
• Support the team on market and operational risk topics, as well as internal/external reporting and audit processes.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; postgraduate qualifications (e.g. CFA, FRM) are a plus.
• At least 1 year of experience in credit analysis of corporates or financial institutions, ideally within a commercial banking environment.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, including ratio and cash flow analysis, as well as accounting standards.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Well-organized with the ability to manage priorities and work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.
• Swiss / EU citizenship or an existing Swiss work permit.

If you do not hear from us within two to three weeks, it is likely that we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion. However, please rest assured that we will retain your profile on file and will contact you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.