MISSION

The London-based headquarter coordinates the GROUP's Risk Management organization and structure. The Credit Risk Analyst will be part of the London-based Risk Management Team and report directly to the GROUP's Head of Credit and Market Risk.

In this visible and exposed role, there will be a high level of communication with GROUP's global subsidiary companies. Daily interactions will take place with mainly front- and middle-office functions, yet with the Management as well.

The Credit Risk Analyst will be engaged in the daily monitoring and follow-up on the GROUP's credit risk limits and exposures, monitoring transaction flows, and adherence to the credit risk control environment. Furthermore, the Credit Risk Analyst will be preparing files for the GROUP Credit Committee, and join the Committee as secretary.

Besides those mentioned above, the Credit Risk Analyst will also support GROUP Risk Management in other relevant risk areas and assist in relevant projects.

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily monitoring of the GROUP's credit risk limits and utilization, action, and follow-up on any breaches with the front office
  
• Perform in detail transaction and process analysis to ensure adherence to the GROUP's risk control environment
• Prepare credit files for the GROUP Credit Committee (onboarding, amendments/requests, and reviews), including in-depth financial assessments on the respective counterparties
• Participate in the GROUP Credit Committee as secretary and ensure an adequate and timely follow-up on decisions taken toward Middle Office / Master Data
• Prepare periodical reports on the GROUP's credit risk portfolio and exposure
• Contribute to process and IT improvements, to further improve and strengthen the risk management control environment
• Support GROUP Risk Management on other relevant risk areas and contribute in pertinent various projects

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Management, or similar field
• 3 years of experience in the financial sector or the commodity sector
• A demonstrated knowledge of commodity markets and transactional analysis is preferred

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills and high drive
• Positive attitude, yet critical in nature, not afraid to speak out or ask questions
• Agile and flexible mindset, reactive to requests
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer orientation
• Ability to interact with colleagues of diverse cultures, respect for diversity
• Self-starting, sense of responsibility and initiative, ability to work autonomously
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Resistance to stress and time pressure
• Demonstrated track record of continuous improvement and innovative thinking both in approach and in practical effect 
• Good IT skills; proficiency in Windows environment is expected and affinity with IT, in general, is a strong advantage
  
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and knowledge of other languages is an asset
• Willingness to travel and a flexible work attitude are required
• British national or holder of a valid working permit in the UK