Head of Credit Risk Management

vor 1 Tag

Genf GE, Schweiz Trafigura Vollzeit

Main Purpose:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM) is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in credit risk management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the commodity trading industry.
- Proven track record in leading global credit risk management teams and handling large-scale credit exposures, particularly in the trade finance sector.
- In-depth knowledge of credit risk principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements specific to commodity trading.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and risk assessment tools.Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with a proven track record of developing and mentoring high-performing teams.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to senior management and external stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external parties.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Experience in crisis management and handling high-stress scenarios, with a strong ability to take decisive and balanced actions to mitigate risk.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive credit risk management strategies, policies, and procedures to mitigate risk and protect the company's financial interests.
- Lead and manage the credit risk team, providing guidance, training, and development to ensure high performance and adherence to best practices.
- Assess and monitor the creditworthiness of counterparties, including customers, suppliers, and financial institutions.
- Establish and maintain credit limits for counterparties based on thorough analysis of financial statements, market conditions, and other relevant factors.
- Conduct regular reviews and stress tests of credit exposure, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with the trading, finance, and legal teams to ensure alignment of credit risk policies with overall business objectives.
- Prepare and present regular reports on credit risk exposure, trends, and key metrics to senior management.
- Stay updated with industry developments, regulatory changes, and best practices in credit risk management, incorporating them into the company's risk management framework.
- Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, including credit rating agencies, banks, and other financial institutions.
- Lead initiatives to improve credit risk assessment tools, systems, and processes, leveraging technology and data analytics.
- Lead the development and implementation of innovative risk management techniques, including entity resolution and client transactional analysis, to enhance day-to-day risk management.
- Manage complex and high-value transactions, ensuring structured risk assessment and supporting the launch of new trade finance products.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:
Key Relationships
- Credit team
- Risk team
- Finance teams
- CFO
- CRO
- Traders / commercial teams

Reporting Structure
- Reporting directly to Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

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