Global Head of Credit Underwriting

Our client, a well-established commodity trading company, is seeking a Head of Global Credit Underwriting to join their Credit Risk department in London, UK. This is a newly created senior role that looks to centralise parts of the credit assessment activity across the Global Marketing business.

 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the credit assessment methodology and templates
• Lead a team of credit analysts based in South Africa
• Analyse macro events and financial market activity to identify risk
• Provide credit risk recommendations to the deal team
• Build relationships with key third-party providers and monitor credit issues across the portfolio
• Own management reporting for global credit risk
• Maintain the storage and recording of credit assessments and data
• Define the team strategy and build a development platform for the team

 

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in credit risk analysis, with a focus on the corporate sector
• Background in investment banking, oil major, commodity trader, or utility
• Strong experience assessing credit risk in the commodity sector, including oil majors, miners, refiners, and utilities
• Knowledge of credit rating agency methodologies and scoring models
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience communicating with senior stakeholders
• Passion for staying informed about the external environment and inquisitive nature
• Team management experience preferred but not required.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to drive the vision and strategy of the credit risk function and make a significant impact on the company’s success. Apply with reference number AB/39467