Credit Analyst Associate

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP015703/LLR

Date posted:

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Credit Risk Associate – Metals
Department: Credit Risk

A leading global player in the commodities sector is seeking a
Credit Risk associate with a strong background in underwriting to join their credit risk team. This role focuses on supporting and executing credit assessments across a portfolio of counterparties, primarily in the metals and coal markets.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Conduct in-depth credit assessments, including financial analysis, industry and country risk evaluations, and qualitative reviews of counterparties.
Draft and present detailed credit proposals and risk opinions to senior stakeholders.
Monitor and manage credit exposures, updating risk ratings and credit files as needed.
Set and review credit limits, payment terms, and apply risk mitigation tools such as collateral, guarantees, or credit insurance.
Support internal credit risk modeling and the maintenance of rating frameworks.
Monitor macroeconomic trends and geopolitical developments that may impact credit quality.
Ensure adherence to internal credit policies and external regulatory requirements.
Contribute to the improvement of credit underwriting processes and systems.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
Professional certifications (CFA, FRM, or similar) are advantageous.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Strong analytical skills and financial modeling experience.
Familiarity with trade finance instruments and risk mitigation techniques.
Experience in international markets or cross-border credit exposure.
Previous work in commodities, energy, or banking is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of tools such as Bloomberg or S&P Capital IQ is beneficial.

Key Competencies:

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders under tight deadlines.
Detail-oriented with a proactive, team-focused mindset.
Advanced Excel skills, including database functionality and logical functions.

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