Main Purpose
In connection with the expansion of the Montevideo office and the strong business growth in Latin America Trafigura is looking for a Sr. Credit Analyst / Credit Manager (depending on successful candidates experience) operating from Montevideo.
The team member will be responsible for
Ongoing monitoring of counterparties and management of the Latin American credit portfolio (e.g. stress testing, portfolio reviews)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Academics:
- Good university degree from leading institution
- Further education (Masters, MBA, CFA, CPA) preferred
Professional:
- Good professional knowledge of commodity trading industry and structured financing techniques
- Good credit risk assessment and understanding of deal structuring
- Strong quantitative and financial modelling skills
- Experience with one (or ideally more) of the Oil, Metals Minerals and Bulk or Gas, Power and Renewable sectors
- Minimum 3 – 5 year experience in commodities credit, structured finance, commodities origination or equivalent function, at leading financial institution or commodities house.
Personal:
- Very strong analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing
- Ability to make sound credit decisions in imperfect information and work under pressure
Language:
- Excellent knowledge of English and Spanish
- Portuguese would be a plus
Key Responsibilities
- Credit assessment and approval
- Assessment of deal structures
- Negotiation of documentation with external counterparties
- Negotiation of credit lines in favour of Trafigura
- Travel to meet and understand counterparts credit profile
Trafigura is a leading commodities group, owned by its employees and founded over 30 years ago. At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. We deploy infrastructure, market expertise and our worldwide logistics network to move oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, gas and power from where they are produced to where they are needed, forming strong relationships that make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable. We invest in renewable energy projects and technologies to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy, including through MorGen Energy and joint venture Nala Renewables.
The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, the Impala Terminals joint venture and Greenergy, supplier and distributor of transportation fuels and biofuels. The Group employs approximately 14,500 people, of which over 1,400 are shareholders and is active in over 150 countries.
Visit: www.trafigura.com
