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Senior Credit Risk Manager (wholesale energy markets), Leeds, West Yorkshire
Client: The Green Recruitment Company
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 28.04.2025
Expiry Date: 12.06.2025
Job Description:
A leading global renewable energy generation business (Hydro, Biomass, Carbon Credits) is seeking to appoint its next Senior Credit Risk Manager.
The purpose of this position is to provide overall guidance and direction to the Commercial business units on credit and contractual risk matters, as well as independent oversight and challenge to ensure accountability for the Company’s credit and contractual risk.
Key accountabilities include:
* Provide independent credit risk oversight and reporting to risk management committees.
* Ensure credit and collateral policies align with risk appetite and are adhered to.
* Understand the Commercial businesses, associated risks, and provide independent credit risk advice and support.
* Collaborate with the Treasury team to assess and manage Group collateral positions.
* Track, report, and review appropriate credit exposures with support from risk analysts.
* Offer oversight and challenge to Commercial contracts.
* Manage credit risk within procurement, focusing on major projects and suppliers.
* Lead development of enhancements to the credit risk system.
* Conduct credit risk analysis and devise measures for new deals/products.
* Negotiate contracts to ensure alignment with risk appetite.
* Engage with changes in the Commercial business to manage risks.
* Monitor, review, and approve contracts as appropriate.
* Support projects and broader Risk team initiatives from a credit perspective.
* Ensure trading strategies rely on acceptable credit terms.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience required:
* Strong management and collaboration skills for engagement across the organization.
* Ability to influence and challenge senior management.
* Expertise in risk governance and controls.
* Negotiation skills for contract matters.
* Understanding of credit risk management for complex energy assets.
* Sound judgment in trading environment credit issues.
* Ability to communicate complex risk issues effectively.
* Maintain independence while fostering relationships within the organization.
* Highly numerate with strong analytical skills.
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