Trading Credit Senior Advisor

Trading Credit Senior Advisor Overview

We are looking for a qualified individual to join our Global Trading Credit team as a Trading Credit Senior Advisor in London. This role is pivotal in managing credit risk and enhancing our capabilities to support the expanding Global Trading organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of counterparties and assess associated risks, making recommendations for credit limits and advising traders on acceptable credit risk levels.
• Provide immediate support to Trading teams in identifying and evaluating credit risks related to both spot and term transactions.
• Assist in the design and development of future credit risk capabilities and system requirements.
• Support origination and structured finance teams by designing, evaluating, and monitoring complex financial structures across various commodities.
• Negotiate and provide advice on credit provisions, collateral requirements, and security needs as part of trade and credit support agreements.
• Monitor risks within a regional trade portfolio and inform Credit and Trading managers of any significant risks or events.
• Manage and maintain relationships with external counterparties, financial intermediaries, and credit risk insurers.
• Collaborate with various teams to integrate credit risk considerations with market, liquidity, and other risks managed by traders.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is mandatory.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the energy or commodity trading sector, or in support of a bank’s energy desk, is essential.
• An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience in supporting energy-related origination and structured finance transactions is advantageous.
• A comprehensive understanding of energy trading and the ability to identify, manage, and mitigate credit risks across trading strategies is required.
• In-depth market knowledge and experience in trading credit risk mitigation techniques, such as credit risk insurance, factoring, and netting, is necessary.
• Capability to assist in designing and developing future trading credit capabilities and systems is important.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a proven track record of working with Trading support functions are essential.
• Prior experience in developing and implementing credit pricing methodologies and practices is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Generous resettlement allowance.
• Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Share incentive plan.
• Private healthcare coverage for employees and their families.
• Access to free gym facilities at most UK locations.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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