VP Credit Risk Officer

Barclay Simpson; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Vice President focused on Credit Risk in the Energy Sector. The successful candidate will have a strong background in corporate credit risk analysis, particularly with oil, gas, utilities, and commodity trading houses, playing a pivotal role in risk assessment. If you are ready for the next step in your career, this role promises significant responsibility in managing credit exposures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in corporate credit risk analysis within the energy sector.
• Strong understanding of structured commodity trade finance.
• Familiarity with lending and derivative products used in energy and commodity markets.

Responsibilities

• Assess credit exposures within oil & gas, utilities, and commodity trading sectors.
• Ensure robust risk analysis and decision-making in line with regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Corporate credit risk analysis

Structured commodity trade finance

Lending

Derivative products

Assessment of complex counterparties

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading financial institution seeking a Vice President, Credit Risk with a focus on the Energy Sector.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced credit officer with a strong background in corporate credit risk, particularly across:

• Oil & Gas

• Utilities

• Commodity Trading Houses

You will play a key role in assessing and managing credit exposures within these sectors, ensuring robust risk analysis and decision-making in line with regulatory and internal risk frameworks.

Key Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in corporate credit risk analysis within the energy sector

• Strong understanding of structured commodity trade finance

• Familiarity with lending and derivative products used in energy and commodity markets

• Proven ability to assess complex counterparties and structures

Interested?

If you have the relevant experience and are looking to take the next step in your credit risk career, please get in touch. I’d be happy to discuss the opportunity further.