Global Credit Analyst - Commodities Risk

Centalion; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Centalion is seeking a Credit Analyst to manage credit risk on a global portfolio of counterparties. You will conduct extensive credit assessments, respond to trade requests, and support the structuring of complex transactions across multiple commodities.

You will evaluate credit arrangements, monitor exposures, ensure policy compliance, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen our credit processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in credit risk.
• 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 in commodities markets (ISDA) and related credit support documentation (CSA).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Credit risk

Financial analysis

Credit writing

ISDA knowledge

Job description

Centalion is seeking a Credit Analyst to manage credit risk on a global portfolio of counterparties. You will conduct extensive credit assessments, respond to trade requests, and support the structuring of complex transactions across multiple commodities.

You will evaluate credit arrangements, monitor exposures, ensure policy compliance, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen our credit processes.