Senior Credit Risk Analyst — Global Commodities

Centalion UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Centalion UK Limited is seeking an experienced Credit Analyst to manage credit risk across a global counterparty portfolio, with emphasis on the EMEA region. You will analyze quantitative and qualitative information and advise on credit limits, ratings and terms, while supporting negotiations and documentation with external counterparties.

The role requires strong financial analysis and risk assessment skills and extensive knowledge of ISDA master agreements and CSA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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; able to form independent recommendations.
• Working knowledge of master agreements commonly used in commodities markets such as ISDA and related credit support documentation (CSA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative credit assessments of counterparties.
• Review 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 docs.
• Exercise delegated authority to recommend and approve credit limits, ratings and terms.
• Monitor a global counterparty portfolio with focus on exposures and emerging risks (EMEA emphasis).
• 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.

Skills

Credit risk

Financial analysis

Credit writing

Risk assessment

Commodity markets

ISDA knowledge

Tools

ISDA Master Agreements

CSA documentation

Job description

Centalion UK Limited is seeking an experienced Credit Analyst to manage credit risk across a global counterparty portfolio, with emphasis on the EMEA region. You will analyze quantitative and qualitative information and advise on credit limits, ratings and terms, while supporting negotiations and documentation with external counterparties.

The role requires strong financial analysis and risk assessment skills and extensive knowledge of ISDA master agreements and CSA.