Credit Analyst

Gunvor Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunvor Group in London is seeking a Credit Analyst to manage credit risk across a global portfolio of counterparties. The role involves analyzing quantitative and qualitative information and providing recommendations on credit limits, ratings and terms, while supporting negotiations with external counterparties.

You will conduct in-depth assessments of counterparties, review day-to-day trade requests from commercial teams, evaluate structured transactions, and help administer credit arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of credit risk experience.
• Experience with counterparties in commodity trading markets (base metals, precious metals, mining or metals trading).
• Strong financial analysis, credit writing and risk assessment skills.
• Working knowledge of master agreements (ISDA) and related credit documentation (CSA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative credit assessments of counterparties.
• Review day-to-day trade requests from commercial teams, including structured, non-standard transactions.
• Evaluate and support the structuring of complex multi-commodity and long-term transactions.
• Support the negotiation and administration of credit arrangements, master trading agreements and related documentation.
• Exercise delegated authority to recommend and approve credit limits, ratings and other credit terms.
• Proactively monitor and manage a portfolio of counterparties, primarily within the EMEA region, with focus on exposures and risks.
• Ensure compliance with group credit policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with counterparties, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in credit-related system enhancements or other projects to strengthen the company’s credit capabilities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit writing

Risk assessment

ISDA/CSA knowledge

Tools

ISDA

CSA

Job description

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Credit Analyst

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Job Description:

The Credit Analyst will be responsible for managing the credit risk on a global portfolio of counterparties.

He/ She will analyze quantitative and qualitative information and provide advice and recommendations for credit limits, ratings and other credit terms. The position is also responsible for supporting the negotiation of credit matters with external counterparties.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative credit assessments of counterparties
• Review and respond to day-to-day trade requests from commcerical teams, including an increasing number of structured, non-standard transactions
• Evaluate and support the structuring of complex multi-commodity and long-term transactions
• Support the negotiation and administration of credit arrangements, master trading agreements and other transaction-related documentation
• Exercise delegated authority to recommend and approve credit limits, ratings and other credit terms
• Proactively monitor and manage a portfolio of counterparties, primarily within the EMEA region, with a focus on current and potential future exposures, positions, credit developments and emerging risks
• Ensure compliance with group credit policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with counterparties, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders
• Participate in credit-related system enhancements or other projects/initiatives to strengthen the company’s credit infrastructure and capabilities

Profile

• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in credit risk
• Experience counterparties operating in commodity trading markets, particularly within base metals, precious metals, mining or metals trading sectors
• Strong financial analysis, credit writing and risk assessment skills, with the ability to form independent recommendations
• Working knowledge of master agreements commonly used in the commodities markets such as ISDA and related credit support documentation (CSA)

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