Senior Counterparty Credit Risk Leader

Axpo; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Axpo Polska is seeking a Senior Credit Risk Manager to own counterparty credit risk for an assigned portfolio. You will execute credit policy, assess counterparty risk, and oversee ratings and limits with input from stakeholders across the business.

You will mentor others, participate in risk projects, and support onboarding of new team members. Strong English, analytical skills, and Excel proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 10–12 years in Credit Risk in banking or commodity trading.
• Expertise in Financial risk management, Credit risk management, and modelling credit risk.
• Strong analytical, solution-focused mindset.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Fluent English (C1–C2).

Responsibilities

• Execute the credit policy by entering, verifying and accepting credit-risk agreements in the system.
• Conduct comprehensive counterparty credit assessments, determining ratings and limits.
• Oversee and manage assigned counterparties' credit risk per policy.
• Conduct annual credit reviews and update ratings and limits.
• Participate in company-wide projects related to credit risk and process improvements.
• Support onboarding of new Credit Risk team members and share procedures.
• Assist Margining team to manage collateral exchanges with counterparties where applicable.

Skills

Credit risk management

Financial risk management

Modelling credit risk

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Axpo Polska is seeking a Senior Credit Risk Manager to own counterparty credit risk for an assigned portfolio. You will execute credit policy, assess counterparty risk, and oversee ratings and limits with input from stakeholders across the business.

You will mentor others, participate in risk projects, and support onboarding of new team members. Strong English, analytical skills, and Excel proficiency are essential for success.