Credit Risk Analyst

Saxton Leigh
London

THE COMPANY:

Our client is a leading provider of execution and clearing services for exchange traded derivatives and OTC derivatives in the commodities markets.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support the Head of Credit in the compliance with the credit risk policies and procedures and promote a sound environment for granting, measuring, monitoring and controlling credit risk is in place.
  • Perform credit assessment, review and rating (quantitative and qualitative) of potential and current clients/counterparties including corporates, financial institutions, CCPs and State Owned Enterprises.
  • Present credit risk assessments and recommendations to the Credit Committee for approval.
  • Monitor client exposure against various limits and recommend risk mitigation action against any breaches as per credit policy and procedure.
  • Specific overview of the margin call of clients and the reporting/escalation of any breaches of internal controls
  • Maintain and update credit record/documentation of clients, including financials, approved limits, review decisions etc.
  • Maintain a portfolio of clients for the regular review of financial and non financial information that may impact on credit lines provided, making recommendations to the Head of Credit as appropriate.
  • Maintain an understanding of all pertinent regulations as well as best practices pertaining to the overall credit operation.
  • Continued awareness of market methodological developments with regard to portfolio credit risk measurement techniques and ensure adoption of relevant techniques where appropriate.
  • Maintain a focus on the global macro-economic environment, with an understanding of specific country factors that may have an impact on the credit risk assessment of those clients and counterparties incorporated or operating in those countries.
  • Participate in the UAT of in house back office and risk systems in relation to credit risk reporting/monitoring
  • Other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Head of Credit.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Degree in finance, accounting, economics or relevant field.
  • Proven track record in corporate credit analysis experience, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow analysis.
  • Demonstrate a flexible attitude working within a dynamic environment, to quickly resolve issues
  • Track record in compiling researched credit assessments with sound conclusions
  • Experience of reviewing clients that operate in the commodities sector, with a good working knowledge of the key players
  • Understanding inherent risk in granting credit lines for IM and VM requirements for clients
  • Strong report writing skills and ability to consolidate large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data
  • Handling trading documentation from risk perspective, typically ISDA/CSA, Terms of Business, Loan Agreement, Guarantee (an advantage)

Posted 2026-03-24

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