Credit Risk Analyst, Crude Oil Trading

Roly Recruitment; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Roly Recruitment is assisting a leading physical energy supply and trading group in Geneva to find a skilled Credit Analyst. You will manage a diverse client credit portfolio and work closely with traders.

The role requires at least 3 years in credit analysis within physical commodity trading, strong financial analysis and risk assessment capabilities, and fluency in English. A second language is a plus. Based in Geneva, the position is on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in credit analysis for physical commodity trading.
• Knowledge of crude oil and refined products trading is a plus.
• Strong financial analysis and risk assessment skills.
• Fluency in English; another language is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track global industry credit events.
• Conduct regular credit reviews and assign ratings and limits.
• Monitor portfolio exposures and risk reporting.
• Manage credit insurance policies.
• Provide credit advisory support to Front Office traders.
• Maintain client and credit decision records.
• Support trading desks by negotiating credit clauses.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial analysis

Risk assessment

Credit risk mgmt

English fluency

Stakeholder comms

Job description

Our client are a physical energy supply and trading group. Due to a significant increase in business activity throughout Q2 and Q3 2026, they are now seeking a motivated Credit Analyst to cover their crude oil and refined products desks in Geneva. The successful candidate will manage a diverse client credit portfolio, including client relationships whilst partnering closely with traders.

Role and Responsibilities

• Monitor and track global / industry credit events affecting the business.
• Conduct regular credit reviews for all counterparties in the portfolio and assign credit ratings and limits to each counterparty.
• Monitor portfolio credit exposures and daily credit risk reporting and mitigation including limit monitoring, breach escalation and margining.
• Manage and maintain the respective credit insurance policies.
• Provide credit advisory support to the Front Office traders on daily business activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on clients and credit decisions.
• Proactive support of trading desks for each transaction including appropriate negotiation of credit clauses.

Skills and Competencies:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a credit analysis role within the physical commodity trading sector
• Knowledge of the crude oil and refined product trading industry is an advantage
• Excellent skills in financial analysis and risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of credit principles, credit risk management, control concepts and banking practices.
• Fluency in English is essential. A second language proficiency is an advantage

Please note that Roly Recruitment works via a local Swiss domiciled recruitment partner for recruitment campaigns in Geneva.