About this role
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.