Credit Risk Analyst (Clean Energy)

Michael Page (UK); Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Credit Risk Analyst focused on clean energy. This role involves conducting thorough credit risk evaluations, preparing insightful reports, and ensuring contractors undergo timely reviews. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in credit risk analysis and financial forecasting, along with exceptional communication and leadership skills. Join a growing team within a global energy company committed to low carbon initiatives and enjoy excellent progression opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in credit risk and financial analysis.
• Strong commercial insight and ability to interpret complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit risk evaluations for contract approvals.
• Prepare and present credit risk reports for decision-making.

Skills

Credit Risk Analysis

Financial Analysis

Financial Modelling

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Degree in Business

Bachelor's or Master's

MBA or CFA

Job description

• Leading Global Energy Company with a low carbon focus
• Growing team with excellent progression opportunities

About Our Client

West end based Global Energy company (Clean energy focus)

Job Description

Credit Risk Analyst (Clean Energy)

• Conduct and review credit risk evaluations for contract approvals and ongoing monitoring, using both qualitative and quantitative analysis that examines the country, industry, company, and management risk of counterparties.
• Ensure contractors undergo timely and periodic credit reviews to maintain oversight.
• Assess rating trends of approved and active contractors to identify potential risks.
• Prepare and present credit risk reports and presentations for discussion and decision-making in relevant forums.

The Successful Applicant

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive experience in credit risk, including methodologies, management techniques, and fundamental financial analysis, with previous experience reviewing financial statements.
• Strong commercial insight, with the ability to interpret complex contractual and commercial matters and relate them to credit risk considerations, preferably within a construction or supply chain environment.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, scenario planning, stress testing, and financial forecasting is desirable.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences, including non-financial stakeholders and senior executives.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in business, finance, mathematics, or a related field.
• Advanced qualifications such as a Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, CFA, or other relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• 2-5 years of experience in corporate credit risk assessment.
• Prior exposure to commercial and contractual credit risk mitigation strategies is highly preferred.

What's on Offer

Credit Risk Analyst (Clean Energy)
Leading Global Energy Company with a low carbon focus
Growing team with excellent progression opportunities