Mergers & Acquisitions Credit Risk Specialist
Mergers & Acquisitions Credit Risk Specialist:
The M&A Credit Risk Specialist plays a critical role in supporting strategic transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. This role is responsible for assessing and managing credit risk exposures associated with M&A activity, ensuring financial due diligence, and supporting post-merger integration from a credit risk perspective. The position requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of credit instruments and financial risk management.
Your role:
• Conduct thorough credit risk assessments during the due diligence phase of M&A transactions, including analysis of financial statements, debt structures, and creditworthiness of target entities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Finance teams to ensure smooth post-merger integration, including alignment of credit policies, systems, and reporting standards.
• Evaluate the impact of M&A activity on existing credit portfolios, including changes to payer accounts, master data, credit lines, and receivables.
• Support the development and implementation of credit risk policies and controls related to M&A, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Serve as a liaison between the credit risk team and other departments (e.g., Collections, Legal, Treasury) to ensure alignment on risk mitigation strategies and transaction execution.
• Prepare and present risk assessments, integration plans, and post-deal performance reports to senior leadership and credit committees..
You're the right fit if:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in credit risk management, financial analysis, preferably with exposure to M&A or corporate finance. Knowledge of customers operating in Health-tech industry and markets (preferred)
• Strong understanding of credit instruments (e.g.,letters of credit, guarantees).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and audit controls (e.g., ICS/SOX).
• Proficiency in SAP FSCM, financial modeling, and risk scoring methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced English language skills.
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
This is an office-based role located in Costa del Este.
About Philips
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