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Credit Risk Analyst – Commodity Trading
Are you a proactive and analytically driven Credit Risk Analyst looking for a fresh challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic trading environment with a strong focus on commodities—particularly metals.
You will work closely with the Head of Credit to ensure compliance with internal credit risk policies and foster a robust risk culture across the business. The role involves managing credit risk for a portfolio of commodity-focused clients, including corporates, financial institutions, CCPs, and state-owned enterprises.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct detailed quantitative and qualitative credit assessments of new and existing clients.
* Present credit recommendations to the Credit Committee and monitor exposures against approved limits.
* Recommend mitigation measures and oversee margin call processes.
* Manage breaches of internal controls and maintain accurate credit documentation.
* Produce daily and monthly credit risk reports and contribute to group-level reporting.
* Stay informed on macroeconomic trends impacting global metals markets and evolving regulatory standards.
* Collaborate with market risk teams and participate in system testing to enhance credit monitoring capabilities.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong experience in Commodities Credit Risk, ideally within metals trading.
* Preference for candidates with LME Credit Risk experience.
* Solid understanding of credit risk methodologies and regulatory frameworks.
* Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret financial and non-financial data.
* Strong communication skills for presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders.
If you’re an experienced Credit Risk Analyst with a background in commodities and LME exposure, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for more details.
Please note, this role is 5 days in the office, non-negotiable.
Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.