Counterparty and Country Risk Underwriting/CAMELS/Underwriting for Financial Institutions

You will be part of the Financial Institutions and Country Risk Team at Northern Trust, where you will oversee a portfolio of counterparties (hedge funds/banks) and countries. Your responsibilities will include performing financial, economic, and market-based analysis, presenting reviews to credit committees, and providing credit opinions and recommendations. You will manage a multi-billion dollar counterparty and country portfolio, assign Probability of Default ratings, monitor trends, and serve as a subject matter expert to partners. Additionally, you will contribute to risk monitoring products, processes, and models, present to Senior Risk committees, and participate in visits and calls with external counterparties or clients. **Key Responsibilities:** - Manage a portfolio of bank counterparties and countries, with Hedge Fund analysis as an advantage - Perform analysis of entities annually or on an adhoc basis, assign Probability of Default ratings, and size credit facilities appropriately - Monitor counterparties for changes in risk, update management on key issues, and track NAV triggers - Present and participate in risk committees - Manage relationships with counterparties, vendors, and clients - Ensure timely review of the portfolio and maintain high-quality analyses - Work with modelling teams to develop/enhance risk tools and models **Qualifications Required:** - Masters degree and/or CFA designation - 4-8 years of credit experience with banks, broker/dealers - Experience in counterparty and/or country analysis, preferably in a buyside or counterparty risk function - Knowledge of Bank and Broker dealer analysis, Country risk for emerging markets, and strong analytical and communication skills In this role, you will work until at least 10.30pm India time to liaise with the Chicago office and participate in team and committee meetings. Northern Trust partners enjoy a flexible and collaborative work culture, with opportunities for movement within the organization. Senior leaders are accessible, and the company is committed to assisting the communities it serves. To apply and explore how your skills can align with one of the world's most admired companies, submit your application today.,