Credit Risk Analyst

Responsibilities

• Conduct Initial and ongoing compliance checks on all existing and prospective counterparties for trading
• Conduct counterparty assessments (periodic and ad hoc)
• Liaise with internal stakeholders on credit related issues
• Prepare credit applications for local and HQ signoffs
• Enhance internal process and procedures in consultation with relevant departments
• Recommend changes in credit limits/approval status for senior management approval
• Monitor counterparty exposure and control credit status of approved counterparty
• Maintain consistent and thorough counterparty records
• Manage credit collateral

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level or degree level qualification, ideally in a highly numerate subject such as mathematics (statistics).

Skills:

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office, advanced Excel skills
• Solid understanding of counterparty risk
• Previous experience of credit risk management in oil, LNG and shipping

Experience:

• 1-5 years in a physical trading environment, with exposure to trading of crude oil, LNG and shipping. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of counterparty credit risk, a working knowledge of risk analysis and mitigation methodology.