Company: Barclay Simpson
Location: London
Posted: April 5th, 2026
A leading institutional investor is looking to hire an experienced Credit Risk & Ratings Analyst into its second-line risk function.
This is a high-impact role focused on independent credit analysis, portfolio oversight, internal ratings, and credit risk modelling across illiquid assets, with a particular emphasis on REITs and commercial real estate finance.
The role
You will take a lead role in the credit risk management of a public and private REIT debt portfolio from an independent risk perspective. The position sits across transaction review, ongoing monitoring, internal ratings, and portfolio risk oversight.
Key responsibilities include:
assessing and challenging new and existing investments from a credit risk standpoint, particularly across REITs and real estate finance
monitoring portfolio performance and making risk management recommendations
assigning and reviewing internal credit ratings
contributing to the development and maintenance of internal rating methodologies and credit models
presenting clear, well-structured risk recommendations to senior stakeholders
building strong relationships across investment, origination and senior management teams
Over time, there is scope to broaden into adjacent asset classes such as commercial real estate loans, project finance and structured finance.
What we’re looking for
Candidates should typically have 5 to 7+ years’ experience gained in the buy side, banking, or at a rating agency, with strong exposure to REITs and real estate finance.
You should bring:
strong credit analysis and financial modelling capability
a very good understanding of commercial real estate and property-backed lending
experience of portfolio monitoring, internal ratings, or credit risk oversight
the confidence to challenge transactions and present views credibly to senior stakeholders
excellent judgement, attention to detail, and strong communication skills
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a broad, visible role at the intersection of credit risk, ratings, and illiquid asset investing.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly.
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