Main purpose Own the credit view of portfolio and counterparties, drive active portfolio management and shape risk appetite alongside senior stakeholders Prepare portfolio insights, emerging risks for audiences ranging from Committees, book/division heads, and senior credit managers. Act as functional owner and manage stakeholders for the inhouse credit risk system used across the organization with functions such as exposure calculation, limit monitoring, reporting and other related functions Key responsibilities Perform in-depth credit analysis of counterparties / portfolio using financial statements, transaction data, market signals and qualitative judgement. Develop strong understanding of trade structures, credit appetite and credit mitigants Prepare clear, well-reasoned reports/analytics on market and portfolio movements for audiences ranging from Committees, book/division heads, and senior credit managers Monitor the portfolio for early-warning signals using advanced methods; recommend proactive mitigating actions. Develop expertise on Credit portfolio management metrics, such as concentration risk, risk appetite, capital utilization, risk return, MTM & PFE, contractual netting, stress testing and sensitivity analysis. Manage the credit risk data model, integrating data from relevant source systems, cleaning and transforming and integrating into analytical tools. Work at the intersection of credit, trade finance, operations, structured finance and technology. To ensure the credit risk system and reporting accurately reflect portfolio reality Required qualifications Minimum ~8-10 years’ experience in credit risk management, with a substantial portion in counterparty underwriting and credit approval roles (trading house, bank, insurer or similar) Demonstrable delegated credit approval authority, and experience presenting to and defending recommendations at Committees. Strong working knowledge of trade finance instruments and credit mitigants (LCs, SBLCs, credit insurance, parent guarantees, prepayments, netting, security packages). Use AI for advance credit analytics Preferred qualifications Master’s degree in finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or a related quantitative discipline. CFA, FRM, PRM or equivalent credentials are preferred. Experience of commodities trade flows and associated credit risk would be advantageous. Attributes for success Combination of expertise in Credit Risk, Commercial, and technology. Department overview It’s a global team, reporting directly to the Head of Credit Portfolio Management. Equal opportunity employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status. Trafigura provides critical resources to the world. Founded over 30 years ago and owned by its employees, the Group is at the heart of global supply, using its deep understanding of commodity markets to make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable. Working across a global network, the Group deploys infrastructure, logistics, financing and market expertise to move energy and commodities from where they are produced to where they are needed. By connecting producers and consumers, it brings transparency, resilience and trust to complex supply chains. The business supplies the energy and commodities the world needs today, including oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, gas and power, while investing in lower-carbon solutions for the future. The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, fuel supplier and distributor Greenergy, and the Impala Terminals joint venture. The Group employs approximately 14,500 people, of whom more than 1,400 are shareholders, and operates in over 150 countries. Careers at Trafigura A career at Trafigura offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from an early stage and contribute to a business that plays a vital role in the global economy. As an employee-owned company, we foster a high-performance culture where individuals are empowered to take ownership, challenge themselves and make an impact. We value curiosity, initiative and collaboration, and invest in helping our people develop the skills, experience and networks needed to succeed. Working alongside talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds, employees are given opportunities to learn continuously, solve complex problems and build rewarding international careers. Whether in commercial, operational, technical or corporate functions, our people are trusted to contribute, grow and lead throughout their careers.