Risk Analyst (Credit)

Full Description

Due to a recent internal promotion a global Commodity Trader are looking for a Risk Analyst to join their dynamic Risk Team in London.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• Providing analytical expertise to support the day to day operations of the team
• Providing a high level of service to business departments
• Reviewing and proposing new ways of working where appropriate
• Challenging the current way of thinking and planning

SCOPE OF JOB

The Trade Risk Management function includes:

• Support for business departments and group companies for controlling risk and enhancing profit through conducting the function of an “in-house advisor”. This is applicable to all stages of trading transactions including the analysis and assessment of risks (mainly credit risk); making suggestions and proposing appropriate solutions to the business departments.
• Day to day risk management routines (e.g. internal credit application handling, credit balance monitoring, etc.)
• Customer visits in relation to risk management matters upon the business departments’ request
• Making suggestions and proposing solutions for the improvement of credit risk management operations

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Degree in Business, Economics or Accounting.

EXPERIENCE

• Solid credit and trade/transactional risk analysis experience gained in a trading company or financial institution for at least two years
• Preferred commodity trading business experience
• Experience liaising with and advising stakeholders at various levels within a multinational environment.
• Experience in working under pressure with strict deadlines
• SAP would be an advantage
• Strong Microsoft Office (especially Excel) skills