Head of Credit Risk

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We are partnering with a fast-growing commodities and FX trading business to appoint a Head of Credit Risk . This is a senior, highly visible role with direct exposure to the front office and meaningful influence over commercial decision-making.
You will take ownership of a broad counterparty credit portfolio, leading a team and acting as a trusted partner to Sales, Trading and senior management.
The Role This position combines hands-on credit analysis with leadership, stakeholder management and strategic oversight. You will: Oversee credit risk across a diverse portfolio of counterparties using OTC hedging solutions in commodities and FX. Lead and develop a credit risk team covering analysis, exposure monitoring and collateral management. Perform fundamental credit analysis on new and existing clients and set appropriate credit limits. Monitor trading activity, exposures, market movements and PnL, escalating risks where appropriate. Engage directly with clients to understand business developments and evolving risk profiles. Own credit memorandums, limit approvals within delegated authority and reporting to Credit Committee. Use data and analytics to improve credit decisions and support commercial outcomes. Help shape and enhance credit risk frameworks, c...
Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting & Finance

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