The Credit Risk Specialist is responsible for assessing, monitoring, and managing counterparty credit risk arising from physical and paper oil trading activities. This role supports trading, commercial, and finance teams by ensuring that credit exposure is identified, controlled, and aligned with the firm’s risk appetite.
Responsibilities:
- Assess the creditworthiness of counterparties including oil producers, refiners, traders, shipping companies, and financial institutions
- Establish and recommend credit limits based on financial analysis, market conditions, and counterparty risk profiles
- Monitor daily credit exposure across physical and derivatives trading portfolios
- Review financial statements, credit reports, and market intelligence to identify emerging risks
- Prepare credit risk reports and present findings to senior management and credit committees
- Work closely with traders to structure transactions within approved credit limits
- Respond to market volatility and stress events by reassessing exposure and limits
Requirements:
- Bachelors’ degree in a related field
- At least 5 years of Credit Risk experience in an Oil Trading Firm
- Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) are a plus
- Ability to manage and work with regional stakeholders
All applications are treated in the strictest confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to, if you do not receive a response within 14 days, please accept this as notification that you have not been shortlisted.
About us
Ethos BeathChapman (EBC) is an award-winning executive search and recruitment consultancy helping organisations hire exceptional talent and build high-performing teams.
Founded in Sydney in 2005, EBC has since expanded across Asia-Pacific and Europe, with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne, London, and Manila, partnering with leading organisations to deliver tailored talent solutions built on integrity, expertise, and partnership.
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