at Trafigura
CommoditiesPosted 3 months ago
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Senior Credit Analyst / Credit Manager based in Montevideo, Uruguay, focusing on Latin America. Responsible for credit analysis of Latin American counterparties and approval of credit limits, as well as assessment and approval of complex deal structures. Will monitor counterparties and the Latin American credit portfolio, including stress testing and portfolio reviews. The role requires strong credit risk assessment, quantitative modelling skills, and sector knowledge in commodity trading and structured financing; relocation assistance is available for candidates based in Argentina.
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Full Job Description
Main Purpose
In connection with the expansion of the Montevideo Regional Office and the strong business growth in Latin America Trafigura is looking for a Sr. Credit Analyst / Credit Manager (depending on successful candidates experience) operating from Montevideo, URUGUAY.
The team member will be responsible for:
Credit analysis of Latin American counterparts and approval of credit limits.
Assessment and approval of complex deal structures and contribution to the structuring process.
Ongoing monitoring of counterparties and management of the Latin American credit portfolio (e.g. stress testing, portfolio reviews).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Academics:
- Good university degree from leading institution.
- Further education (Masters, MBA, CFA, CPA) preferred.
Professional:
- Good professional knowledge of commodity trading industry and structured financing techniques.
- Good credit risk assessment and understanding of deal structuring.
- Strong quantitative and financial modelling skills.
- Experience with one (or ideally more) of the Oil, Metals Minerals and Bulk or Gas, Power and Renewable sectors.
- Minimum 3 5-year experience in commodities credit, structured finance, commodities origination or equivalent function, at leading financial institution or commodities house.
Personal:
- Very strong analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing.
- Ability to make sound credit decisions in imperfect information and work under pressure.
Language:
- Excellent knowledge of English and Spanish.
- Portuguese would be a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Credit assessment and approval.
- Assessment of deal structures.
- Negotiation of documentation with external counterparties.
- Negotiation of credit lines in favour of Trafigura.
- Travel to meet and understand counterparts credit profile.
This position is eligible for a relocation assistance package for candidates currently based in Argentina. Details of the relocation package, including financial support, logistical assistance, and onboarding resources, will be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the interview process. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of their current location within Argentina.
