Job Description
Main Purpose
Trafigura is looking to hire a Credit Analyst or Credit Manager based in Buenos Aires; the specific seniority level will be defined in line with the successful candidate's profile.
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.