Credit Risk Specialist

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd Full time
Job Description

Our client, a leading Energy Trading firm, is seeking a highly skilled Credit Risk Specialist to join their growing team in London.

This is a newly created role within the business, and the successful candidate will be responsible for performing daily credit risk management tasks, developing and maintaining a thorough understanding of risks associated with gas trading, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills
  • Solid understanding of counterparty risk and risk analysis methodologies
  • Previous experience in credit risk management in oil, LNG, and shipping
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the gas trading industry and grid-based gas trading

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Conducting initial and ongoing compliance checks on all existing and prospective counterparties for trading
  • Conducting counterparty assessments (periodic and ad hoc)
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders on credit-related issues
  • Preparing credit applications for local and HQ signoffs
  • Recommending changes in credit limits/approval status for senior management approval
  • Monitoring counterparty exposure and controlling credit status of approved counterparties
  • Managing credit collateral

The successful candidate will be a key member of the team, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the effective management of credit risk and the development of a thorough understanding of risks associated with gas trading.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in credit risk management, with a solid understanding of counterparty risk and risk analysis methodologies. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.



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