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Counterparty Credit Risk Jobs (NOW HIRING)

NY · On-site

$160 - $250/hr

The XVA desk owns and manages the credit counterparty risk on derivative transactions in ... coordination with the second line departments (credit teams, legal, etc.). Commodity derivatives ...

Sr. Credit Risk Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Assess and manage counterparty credit risk across existing and prospective clients. * Partner with traders to evaluate new opportunities, emerging markets, and trading strategies. * Develop and ...

Assess and manage counterparty credit risk across existing and prospective clients. * Partner with traders to evaluate new opportunities, emerging markets, and trading strategies. * Develop and ...

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How much do counterparty credit risk jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for counterparty credit risk in the United States is $109,314.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $142,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in Counterparty Credit Risk?

Professionals in Counterparty Credit Risk spend their days analyzing the creditworthiness of clients, assessing exposures, and monitoring limits to minimize potential losses. They frequently review financial statements, assign credit ratings, and collaborate with front office, legal, and operations teams to structure deals and set terms. Ongoing responsibilities may also include preparing risk reports, presenting findings to risk committees, and staying informed about market events that could impact counterparties. This role combines independent analysis with close teamwork and cross-departmental communication, making it dynamic and integral to risk management in financial institutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Counterparty Credit Risk position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Counterparty Credit Risk, you need a strong background in financial analysis, quantitative modeling, and risk assessment, typically supported by a degree in finance, mathematics, or a related field. Familiarity with credit risk modeling tools such as Moody’s RiskCalc, SAS, and advanced proficiency in Excel and SQL is highly valued, alongside relevant certifications like FRM or CFA. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication skills set top professionals apart. These abilities are crucial for accurately assessing counterparties’ creditworthiness, mitigating financial risks, and supporting sound decision-making in fast-paced financial markets.

What is a Counterparty Credit Risk job?

A Counterparty Credit Risk job involves assessing and managing the credit exposure a financial institution faces from its counterparties, such as banks, hedge funds, and corporations. Professionals in this role analyze the creditworthiness of counterparties, set risk limits, and monitor exposures to mitigate potential losses. They use quantitative models and market data to assess risks in trading, lending, and derivative transactions. The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of financial markets, and an understanding of regulatory requirements.

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Infographic showing various Counterparty Credit Risk job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $109,314 per year, or $52.6 per hour.

Counterparty Credit Risk FIG Insurance SVP

BBVA

New York, NY • On-site

$160K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Excited to grow your career?
BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.
About the job:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Looking for a Mid-Level to Senior Counterparty Credit Risk Analyst for the Financial Institutions Group in NY with a specialization in Insurance Companies, and can also include Non-Bank Financial Institutions, Broker-Dealers, Investment Managers, Fund Families, Hedge and Mutual Funds, Financial Sponsors and others as a plus.
High Level Responsibilities:
  • Financial Institutions credit analysis for U.S. Insurance Companies including Holding Companies, Operating Companies, SPV's and entire organizations.
  • Should have understanding of all specialty lending and structures from SPV's including FABLs, FABNs, and SideCar facilities.
  • Counterparty Risk and Settlement monitoring for trading via NY Branch (Bank) and BSI (U.S. Broker-Dealer)
  • Coordination of approvals for Global Trade Finance (SBLC, SLC) bookings in NY
  • Counterparty Credit Limit approvals for Onboarding of Counterparties in NY
  • Knowledge of ISDA / CSA / CDEA / GMRA documentation, negotiations and monitoring for Financial Institutions
  • Understanding of products that include Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, DVP trading, Repo trading, Structured Finance, SBLC and Capital Call Facilities
  • Provide timely and accurate reports when needed to follow-up on monitoring and results for trading activity and limit requests
  • Ability to maintain credit files and folders to make sure everything is accurate to field internal audits and credit quality control
  • Ability to handle oneself in potentially high stress environment with occasion crunch time deadlines

Responsibilities:
  • Monitors the risk quality and credit process as established in the monitoring & follow up policy.
  • Provides data to prepare reports with trends and ratios of risk metrics.
  • Analyze quality risk indicators (trends, variations, problems) to minimize losses (less complex analysis).
  • Provide timely and accurate reports to the Monitoring & Follow up Committee, Board, Spain, etc to allow them to make decisions regarding credit quality and ratings.

Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics or related field with at least seven years (5-7) of Finance, Credit Risk, or Underwriting, Loan Review experience. Work experience may substitute for education requirements.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations
  • Required: None Required
  • Preferred: None preferred, although Series 7, 24, 63 (or similar additional knowledge a bonus to have), and licenses can be maintained.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
With respect to this position in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $160,000 to $220,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
*Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions
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It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information (41 C.F.R. 60-1.35 (c)).
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