Jobs in Credit Risk at Major Financial Firms

• Great for recent graduates or recent MBAs who are quantitatively oriented and looking to build a career in banking and finance
• Can also be suitable for PhD graduates looking to pursue a finance career
• These jobs are generally lower stress than front-office M&A and trading roles but are no less important
• They can also be open to a wider range of majors and backgrounds than other roles in finance
• Candidates are typically well versed in finance or accounting (even if that was not their major), with strong analytical skills
• Many of these roles prefer a CFA or an intent to pursue a CFA
• Salary: Analyst: $50k to $75k / year, Manager / Director: $80k to $150k / year