Credit Analyst

CFA Institute; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Sport and training opportunities

Job summary

STX is seeking an experienced credit risk analyst to lead end-to-end counterparty onboarding. You will perform CDD, financial analysis, and compliance screening to assess risk, and you will advise Sales, Legal, and Compliance teams on KYC/credit matters.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, strong understanding of financial markets, and fluency in English. Hybrid work arrangement with relocation support is offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in credit risk analysis within the commodity trading or financial industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or Law (Master's or CFA is a plus).
• Strong understanding of financial markets (derivatives), credit fundamentals and compliance requirements.
• Fluent in English with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end counterparty onboarding in coordination with KYC, Credit Risk and Compliance teams.
• Conduct CDD, financial analysis and compliance screening to evaluate creditworthiness and regulatory risk.
• Review financial statements, market conditions and regulatory factors to recommend credit limits.
• Advise internal stakeholders on KYC/credit risks, mitigations and onboarding challenges.
• Maintain KYC/credit reporting tools and update onboarding policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or Law

Master's degree or CFA is a plus

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

It's no wonder we can go further, faster together.

We're a team of 450+ professionals from 50+ nationalities, all commercially driven, entrepreneurial and ready to turn potential into progress. Not just for us, but for the world too.

At STX, we're focused on so much more than making money. We're here to make a profit with a purpose. Because for us, nothing's more important than being able to trade in environmental commodities and create the most effective decarbonization strategies for our clients. Join us and together we can change the world - one trade at a time.

Your success story starts here...

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Counterparty onboarding - Lead end-to-end onboarding in coordination with KYC, Credit Risk and Compliance teams.
• Risk assessments - Conduct CDD, financial analysis and compliance screening to evaluate creditworthiness and regulatory risk.
• Credit analysis - Review financial statements, market conditions and regulatory factors to recommend credit limits.
• Stakeholder advisory - Advise internal stakeholders such as Sales, Legal and Compliance teams on KYC/credit risks, mitigations and onboarding challenges.
• Policy & reporting - Maintain KYC/credit reporting tools and update internal onboarding policies and procedures.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Proven 3-5 years of experience in credit risk analysis within the commodity trading or financial industry with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or Law (a Master's degree or CFA is a plus).
• Technical knowledge - Strong understanding of financial markets (derivatives), credit fundamentals, financial statements, and compliance obligations.
• Skills - Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills with strong stakeholder management.
• Affinity with financial crime and regulatory frameworks (e.g., AML, MiFID II, EMIR).
• Tools & languages - Proficient in Excel; Power BI/SQL/Python a plus; fluent in English.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration package
• Pension scheme contributions
• Strong focus on personal and professional development
• Sport and training opportunities
• Assistance with relocation to the respective office location

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to enhance our team and contribute to a more inclusive work environment. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are more than just concepts. They are part of our everyday work culture, ensuring employees feel welcomed and build meaningful connections.

At STX, we ask applicants to think holistically about roles. If the roles sounds exciting and a great fit for you, but some of the criteria or required experience doesn't 100% line up, we still encourage you to apply!

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