Credit Risk Analyst

Senior Credit Professional | Metals & Oil Trading | International Trading BusinessI’m currently supporting an international trading business in the search for an experienced Senior Credit Professional to join their Credit function.This is a senior, commercially focused role with significant exposure to the metals and/or oil trading markets, working closely with Front Office, counterparties, financial institutions and internal stakeholders across the business.The OpportunityThe successful candidate will take responsibility for managing and assessing counterparty credit risk across a global portfolio, while providing day-to-day credit support to trading desks.Key responsibilities include:• Preparing detailed credit analysis and making recommendations based on findings• Conducting regular credit reviews and assigning counterparty ratings and limits• Monitoring global and industry credit events and their potential impact on the business• Managing portfolio credit exposures and daily credit risk reporting, including limit monitoring, breach escalation and margining• Managing and maintaining credit insurance policies• Providing credit advisory support to Front Office traders on daily trading activities• Supporting trading desks on individual transactions, including the negotiation of appropriate credit clauses• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key counterparties and financial institutions• Maintaining accurate records of clients, credit decisions and supporting documentation• Contributing to key credit projects and initiatives across the Credit functionThe ideal candidate will bring:• 5+ years’ experience in a credit role• Strong knowledge of credit risk management, financial analysis and risk assessment• Experience within the metals and/or oil trading industry is highly desirable• Strong understanding of credit principles, controls and banking practices• The ability to analyse and interpret complex financial statements• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to partner effectively with Front Office• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and operate effectively under tight deadlines• Fluent English; Spanish would be a strong advantageThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced credit professional looking to take on a senior role within a fast-paced, international commodities trading environment, with strong exposure to both commercial and risk-related decision making.