Power Commodities Credit Manager | Retail Client
Coda Search│Staffing, New York, NY, United States
We have been exclusively retained by a
premier global commodities trading firm
to identify a high-caliber
Senior Credit Analyst . This is a strategic role within a highly entrepreneurial environment, focusing on a rapidly expanding
retail client portfolio .
Our client is a market leader known for its sophisticated risk management and aggressive growth. You will serve as the primary credit authority for a diverse retail book, bridging the gap between deep financial analysis and commercial trading strategy.
Key Responsibilities Sector-Specific Analysis:
Conduct comprehensive credit evaluations of large-scale retail counterparties, analyzing liquidity, cash flow stability, and consumer-driven market risks. Strategic Decision Making:
Partner directly with trading desks to approve credit limits and structure enhancements (LCs, Guarantees) that facilitate high-volume retail trades. Active Monitoring:
Oversee a high-visibility portfolio, identifying early warning signs in the retail sector such as shifting consumer behavior or inflationary pressures. Risk Leadership:
Present detailed credit committee memos to senior leadership, providing actionable insights into portfolio concentration and counterparty viability.
The Ideal Candidate Professional Background:
5–10 years of credit risk experience within a
commodities trading house, investment bank, or major energy firm . Retail Expertise (Highly Preferred):
You possess a nuanced understanding of the retail landscape, including seasonal demand cycles and the unique financial structures of major retail entities. Analytical Rigor:
Advanced financial modeling skills (Excel) and experience with energy/commodity risk systems (e.g., Allegro, Endur, EKA). Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; CFA or FRM designations are highly regarded. Soft Skills:
A "commercial mindset"—the ability to say "yes" to a trade by finding creative risk-mitigation solutions.
premier global commodities trading firm
to identify a high-caliber
Senior Credit Analyst . This is a strategic role within a highly entrepreneurial environment, focusing on a rapidly expanding
retail client portfolio .
Our client is a market leader known for its sophisticated risk management and aggressive growth. You will serve as the primary credit authority for a diverse retail book, bridging the gap between deep financial analysis and commercial trading strategy.
Key Responsibilities Sector-Specific Analysis:
Conduct comprehensive credit evaluations of large-scale retail counterparties, analyzing liquidity, cash flow stability, and consumer-driven market risks. Strategic Decision Making:
Partner directly with trading desks to approve credit limits and structure enhancements (LCs, Guarantees) that facilitate high-volume retail trades. Active Monitoring:
Oversee a high-visibility portfolio, identifying early warning signs in the retail sector such as shifting consumer behavior or inflationary pressures. Risk Leadership:
Present detailed credit committee memos to senior leadership, providing actionable insights into portfolio concentration and counterparty viability.
The Ideal Candidate Professional Background:
5–10 years of credit risk experience within a
commodities trading house, investment bank, or major energy firm . Retail Expertise (Highly Preferred):
You possess a nuanced understanding of the retail landscape, including seasonal demand cycles and the unique financial structures of major retail entities. Analytical Rigor:
Advanced financial modeling skills (Excel) and experience with energy/commodity risk systems (e.g., Allegro, Endur, EKA). Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; CFA or FRM designations are highly regarded. Soft Skills:
A "commercial mindset"—the ability to say "yes" to a trade by finding creative risk-mitigation solutions.