Senior Commodity Margin and Credit Risk Strategist

OLAM GLOBAL AGRI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

OLAM GLOBAL AGRI PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a seasoned Credit Risk Officer to assess and manage credit risk across commodity trading, focusing on margin lending and trading activities.

You will evaluate counterparties, monitor exposures and implement risk strategies to safeguard the company’s financial health. The role requires 10+ years in agricultural commodity credit risk, strong market knowledge, and familiarity with risk modeling and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or professional qualification in finance, risk management or accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Solid understanding of capital markets, trading products and margin concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage credit risk for margin lending and commodity trading activities.
• Analyze counterparty creditworthiness and monitor credit exposures.
• Develop and enforce margin policies and procedures in line with regulations.
• Monitor margins and detect violations; coordinate margin calls when needed.
• Contribute to risk modeling, reporting and scenario analysis for senior management.
• Collaborate with trading, operations and risk teams to strengthen risk controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial markets knowledge

Education

Chartered Accountant or Master's degree in finance, economics, risk management, or related field

Job description

OLAM GLOBAL AGRI PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a seasoned Credit Risk Officer to assess and manage credit risk across commodity trading, focusing on margin lending and trading activities.

You will evaluate counterparties, monitor exposures and implement risk strategies to safeguard the company’s financial health. The role requires 10+ years in agricultural commodity credit risk, strong market knowledge, and familiarity with risk modeling and regulatory requirements.