Associate Consultant - Counterparty and Country Risk at Northern Trust

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, BankingIndustries

Requirements

Excellent communication, verbal, leadership and strategic skills
Extensive knowledge of Bank and Broker dealer analysis
Working knowledge of Country risk for emerging markets
Highly flexible and adaptable to change; ability to multi-task on several assignments at once
Advanced analytical, writing skills and some quantitative skills
Strong relationship and presentation skills
Ability to develop relationships at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of bank counterparties and countries (Hedge Fund analysis an added advantage); perform analysis annually or ad-hoc; assign Probability of Default ratings and appropriately sized credit facilities
Monitor trends and serve as 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 strategy development
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
Manage relationships with US businesses; make decisions on business unit credit proposals and provide credit solutions
Monitor counterparties for changes in risk and update management on key issues impacting credit quality
Track NAV triggers and ensure breaches are escalated and/or acted upon
Ensure portfolio is reviewed in a timely manner with high quality analyses
Work with modelling teams to develop/enhance risk tools and models

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Financial AnalysisEconomic AnalysisMarket AnalysisCAMELS AnalysisCredit RiskCounterparty RiskCountry RiskDue DiligencePortfolio OversightRisk Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Associate Consultant role?

The position is full-time employment.

Is this role remote or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Associate Consultant position?

Key skills include financial, economic, and market-based analysis, fundamental analysis techniques like CAMELS, counterparty risk management, and presenting to senior committees.

What is the team structure and culture like at Northern Trust for this role?

The role is within the Financial Institutions and Country Risk Team in Northern Trust Group Risk Management, focused on independent oversight of counterparty and country risks, with a culture emphasizing service, expertise, integrity, and collaboration across business units.

What makes a strong candidate for this Associate Consultant role?

Strong candidates have experience managing portfolios of bank counterparties and countries, with hedge fund analysis as an advantage, plus skills in due diligence, relationship management, and presenting credit recommendations.