The Role
Assess counterparty credit risk for commodity clients (listed and OTC across Softs, Metals, Energy), prepare written and verbal risk summaries and limit/recovery proposals, present files to Senior Management/Credit Committee, liaise with account executives and clients, and assist in daily credit risk management.
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Job Description
Requirements
- Assessment of counterparty risk/exposure being taken on the client portfolio. This is primarily clients trading listed and OTC commodities covering Softs, Base Metals, Energy and Precious Metals.
- Direct reporting to the Risk Manager/Head of Risk and to the Credit Committee members for risk decisions.
- Required to make proposals relating to limits or recovery action to the Senior Management. The Senior Management will have the ultimate decision-making responsibility.
- Ultimately the role is to provide Senior management with a summary of counterparty risk for each client analysed.
- Counterparty Analysis providing a clear summary of the counterparty risks (business/financial) through written and verbal presentations.
- Presentation of files for the decision to Senior Management via Credit Committee.
- Close liaison with the Account Executives and visiting clients/attending in-house meetings when required.
- Assist in the daily management of credit risk within the client portfolio.
Requirements
- University Degree in Finance/Economics or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role with knowledge of commodity brokerage business and listed products.
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in Mandarin and English
- Strong analytical skills and an ability to make quick reasoned recommendations.
- Strong interpersonal skills required to liaise effectively with Management, Account Executives and Clients.
- Adaptable and delivery focussed, who responds positively to new challenges and maintains performance under pressure.
- A dedicated team player who can work effectively with others and help to build strong teams and networks, especially within a culturally diverse environment.
- Experience working in MS Office Word and Excel
Skills Required
- University degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar credit/commodity brokerage role with knowledge of listed products.
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in Mandarin and English.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to make quick, reasoned recommendations.
- Strong interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with management, account executives, and clients.
- Adaptable, delivery-focused, performs under pressure.
- Team player able to work effectively in culturally diverse environment.
- Experience using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
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The Company
What We Do
ELP Consult Ltd is a global boutique human capital consulting firm specializing in bespoke executive search and strategic talent solutions. With offices in the UK, US, and China, the firm partners with clients across the innovation and technology, telecommunications, alternative investment, and private wealth management industries, providing strategic human capital consulting to help both senior professionals and organizations achieve their goals.
