Credit Risk Analyst

City of London Permanent £70,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
Support the firm's commodities trading activities by evaluating the creditworthiness of counterparties, monitoring exposures, and ensuring risks are effectively managed across both physical and derivatives transactions.
  • Work at the heart of global commodities with real market impact.
  • Fast‑paced environment offering strong growth and skill development.

About Our Client

A leading integrated commodities trading firm with a longstanding global footprint and deep expertise in energy and raw materials markets. Leveraging decades of participation across major physical and derivatives markets, the firm provides comprehensive execution, pricing, and hedging solutions across the full commodities value chain.

Job Description

  • Conduct detailed credit assessments for commodity trading counterparties, including financial statement analysis and review of market/sector intelligence.
  • Monitor and manage credit exposures and counterparty limits in line with internal policies and industry best‑practice risk standards.
  • Prepare comprehensive credit reports, limit proposals, and risk recommendations for senior management and credit committees.
  • Collaborate closely with traders, risk managers, operations, and treasury teams to ensure consistent application of credit policy across physical and derivatives products.
  • Stay informed on commodity market dynamics, regulatory developments, and geopolitical factors influencing counterparty credit quality.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Credit Risk Analyst should have:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. Professional qualifications (e.g., CFA) are a bonus.
  • 3+ years of experience in credit risk analysis within commodities.
  • A solid foundational understanding of physical and derivatives markets, including exposure to energy or raw materials trading.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, trading‑floor environment.

What's on Offer

  • Salary range of £70,000 - £85,000 per year.
  • The opportunity to work within a dynamic, global commodities trading environment based in Central London.
  • Access to structured training, career development pathways, and the ability to grow alongside a high‑performing commercial team.



If you are a motivated individual with a passion for credit risk analysis in commodities, this role offers the ideal next step in your career. Apply now to join a team at the heart of the global markets.

Contact
Nic Thompson
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6984106
Phone number
+442072692136

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Credit Analysis & Research
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nic Thompson
Consultant phone
+442072692136
Job reference
JN-032026-6984106