Senior Financial Risk Analyst

Senior Financial Risk Analyst
Credolo Financial \| Al-Hamra Tower (Floor 35), Kuwait City
Annual Compensation: KWD 24,500

Role Overview

Credolo Financial is appointing a Senior Financial Risk Analyst to join our risk management practice at Al-Hamra Tower. Reporting directly to risk leadership, you will evaluate portfolio exposure, develop market and credit risk models, and ensure corporate financial strategies align with regulatory capital requirements. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding institutional assets and guiding capital allocation decisions across regional investment activities.

Key Performance Areas

• Risk Modeling \& Analytics: Build, validate, and maintain quantitative models for credit risk assessment, market exposure, liquidity forecasting, and stress testing.
• Portfolio Surveillance: Monitor daily portfolio risk metrics (VaR, counterparty limits, concentration risks) and prepare executive dashboards detailing exposure profiles.
• Regulatory Alignment: Track regulatory guidelines established by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and regional authorities to maintain full framework compliance.
• Mitigation Strategy: Evaluate macroeconomic indicators and sector trends to propose hedging strategies and capital coverage adjustments.
• Cross-Functional Advisory: Collaborate with investment analysts and corporate finance teams to conduct pre-deal risk evaluations on commercial transactions.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: 5+ years of quantitative risk analysis, risk modeling, or financial portfolio assessment within investment banking, asset management, or corporate financial services.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of quantitative risk metrics, financial engineering concepts, SQL, and financial modeling software (Python, R, or advanced Excel).
• Regulatory Expertise: Working knowledge of regional financial regulations, Basel III frameworks, and CBK risk guidelines.
• Credentials: Degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, or Mathematics; CFA or FRM designations are highly regarded.
• Residency: Currently based in Kuwait with readiness to work on-site in Kuwait City.

Application

Qualified analysts are invited to submit an updated CV detailing relevant risk modeling experience and financial sector background.

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