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Graduate Analyst – FRP

Group: Assetinsure Holdings Pty Ltd
Job Title: Graduate Analyst – Financial Risk Products
Reports to: Head Financial Risk Products
Location: Sydney

Position Summary / Purpose of Role

Seeking a talented individual for a role in the Financial Risk Products team delivering innovative solutions across Australia, Asia-Pacific and on a Global basis for customers in Europe and North America.

  • Provide assistance in credit investment analysis, administration & portfolio reporting of structured credit exposures ( ~ $5b Assets Under Management ~ investing ~ $1b/annum )
  • Market leader – specialised structured credit funds management business
  • Exposure to Loan Syndicate and Loan Origination teams in top tier investment bank and commercial bank customers globally
  • Credit investment analysis for large institutional M&A, Project Finance, Real Estate & Digital Infrastructure financings for Tier 1 Private Equity sponsored transactions.
  • Be part of a growing global market in credit investments / loan syndications

This is an opportunity for…

Someone looking to be part of the growing demand for credit risk insurance (CRI). CRI is a capital efficient hedging instrument used as alternative for banks to traditional cash sales through loan syndication to other banks, super funds, and credit fund investors. Working closely with an established small team of experienced managers specialising in credit investment, this position will provide assistance in underwriting, administration and portfolio reporting of CRI for structured finance transactions. CRI insures loan payment defaults to protect against credit losses. CRI is issued by global insurers in the loan syndication market to lenders (including large commercial and investment banks) to support financial transactions in a wide range of sectors and industries including aviation, marine, mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, acquisition and leverage, real estate, and general corporate facilities. The business looks for opportunities on a global basis however the current focus is on the Asia Pacific, European and North American markets.

The key responsibilities will be…

  • Preparation of credit papers/ underwriting memos for credit risk exposure
  • Regular monitoring of the CEIP portfolio, including covenant compliance, invoicing, and reporting
  • Customer engagement through transaction execution, risk selection and pricing
  • Financial analysis
  • Sensitivity analysis and financial modelling
  • Company research
  • Assistance in transaction structuring, legal documentation, and management
  • Risk analysis – country, industry, competitor, security
  • Portfolio compliance and monitoring
  • Fee and premium reconciliation

The highly valued skills and attributes are…

You have investigative DNA and have been looking for that unique opportunity to break into the global credit markets in a buy side role. Your self-motivated and systematic approach ensures your success when analysing the facts to draw appropriate risk conclusions.

  • Analytical abilities – with strong attention to detail
  • Advanced computer literacy with spreadsheeting skills
  • Ability to communicate well with strong written and verbal English and enjoy a team environment.

The experience required is…

  • Graduate role for a candidate who completed undergraduate studies in 2023 or with up to 1-2 years’ experience.
  • Appropriate tertiary qualifications (Finance, Engineering, Economics, Accounting, Real Estate or Law)
  • Any Banking, Credit Funds management or principal investing experience desirable but not necessary