Contract Credit Risk Analyst | £550-£600/day (INSIDE IR35) | Energy / Commodities
We're looking for a Credit Analyst to join a major European energy business on a contract basis, supporting its Credit Risk function.
This is an opportunity to work closely with commercial and trading teams, assessing counterparty creditworthiness, managing exposure and helping mitigate financial risk across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse the creditworthiness of new and existing counterparties, primarily through financial statement analysis.
- Prepare detailed Credit Approval Requests and make recommendations on credit ratings and exposure limits.
- Assess and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures, including cash deposits, bank guarantees, group guarantees and insurance.
- Monitor credit limit utilisation, identify potential breaches and proactively manage counterparty exposure.
- Conduct KYC assessments and maintain accurate counterparty information across internal credit systems.
- Produce regular and ad hoc Credit Risk reports for key stakeholders.
- Work closely with Trading, Commercial, Treasury, Legal and other Risk teams to assess and mitigate exposure.
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience in a Credit Analyst, Credit Risk or broader finance role.
- Demonstrable experience analysing financial statements and assessing counterparty creditworthiness.
- Good understanding of credit risk management frameworks, credit limits and risk mitigation.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to produce clear, well-structured credit assessments.
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline.
- Experience within the energy, commodities or banking sectors would be advantageous.
- Exposure to natural gas, power, oil or LNG markets would be particularly beneficial.
Credit Risk Analyst employer: Oliver Bernard
At Oliver Bernard, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a vibrant location. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions.
