Head of Credit Risk: EMEA (London)

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Head of Credit Risk: EMEA, London, GB – Hybrid (remote and in person)

Client: Marex Spectron

Location: London, GB – Hybrid (remote and in person), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2aa1eed8bcba

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Marex is a diversified global financial services platform, providing liquidity, market access, and infrastructure services to clients in energy, commodities, and financial markets.

The Group offers Market Making, Clearing, Hedging, Investment Solutions, and Agency and Execution. It has a strong presence in metals, energy, and agricultural products, executing around 50 million trades and clearing 205 million contracts in 2022. Headquartered in London with 36 offices worldwide, the Group employs over 1,800 staff across Europe, Asia, and America.

For more information, visit Marex's website.

This role involves owning all aspects of counterparty risk monitoring across Marex's EMEA client base, ensuring thorough understanding and reporting of risk exposures and limits.

You will lead the EMEA counterparty risk team, support and develop analysts, and deputize for the Global Head of Credit when needed.

You will produce well-researched recommendations for credit facilities, submitted to senior management.

Responsibilities:

• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of clients & counterparties, including corporates, financial institutions, individuals, CCPs, and state-owned enterprises.
• Monitor macroeconomic factors affecting credit risk in various countries.
• Lead integration projects for new acquisitions from a credit perspective.
• Develop well-researched recommendations for credit facilities and renewals.
• Interact with clients domestically and internationally.
• Prepare management reports periodically and as needed.
• Advise on credit-related matters for the EMEA region and manage credit applications and reviews.
• Build effective internal relationships to support client service.
• Contribute to credit risk policies and procedures.
• Escalate relevant issues to senior management.

Company Standard Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to operational risk frameworks.
• Maintain high standards of integrity and conduct.
• Follow internal policies and report breaches.
• Escalate risks immediately.
• Contribute to risk management processes.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of corporate financial analysis, preferably from banking or brokerage backgrounds.
• Experience in credit assessment and modeling.
• Knowledge of credit risk in commodities trading.
• University degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Bloomberg knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with clients in the commodities sector.
• Additional language skills are desirable.
• Experience in regulated environments and compliance.

If you're interested in this career path, get in touch!

Marex values diversity and is committed to inclusive hiring. We provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities and welcome candidates returning to work. We aim to avoid conflicts of interest in our hiring process.

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