Senior Credit Analyst Credit Manager

**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: * Credit analysis of Latin American counterparts and approval of credit limits. * Assessment and approval of complex deal structures and contribution to the structuring process. * 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.