Low energy mode
Department Risk
Locations London
Remote status none
Yearly salary £80000

The Role

The principal role of the Credit Risk Manager is to initiate the Risk transformation project relevant to Credit Risk area by reporting to Deputy Vice President of Credit, Collateral, and Contract Risk management as well as by closely co-working/collaborating with Senior Credit & Collateral Risk Manager, Credit Risk Manager C&I Supply, and Head of Risk Transformation.


How will I spend my time in this role?

  • Review the identified issues/matters to be resolved or improved upon to date.
  • Outline in detail SmartestEnergy’s existing Credit Risk framework (for Generation, Trading, C&I Supply and Renewables Trading), Credit
  • Process and Credit Reporting architecture as well as relevant systems/tools.
  • Gather and analyse Credit requirements: must analyse the current business credit operations and requirements to identify areas for additional improvement, identifying problems and recommending solutions.
  • Manage and initiate the Credit Risk Transformation Project by closely co-working/collaborating with Generation, Trading, and Renewables Credit Team and C&I Supply Credit Team and develop strategies to implement the new processes or systems, and work with internal / external IT developers to ensure the design and solutions are implemented successfully.
  • Monitor and evaluate progress: must monitor the progress of the changes and evaluate / test the reports and solutions implemented.
  • Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure that the solutions meet business requirements.
  • Develop and enhance appropriate Credit Risk Management tools like data migration, report automation, new report creation etc to complete the remediations/solutions which have been described in the outcome of Risk Transformation Project.
  • Perform a project management role for the implementation of new Credit module as a next phase of the project.
  • Contribute and support the Credit Team members by taking over some reporting roles from them and provide continuous review and improve those reporting framework.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful? 

  • Extensive experience in Risk Reporting
  • System development or Project Management experience or Credit Risk Management experience in trading company is advantageous
  • The basic knowledge of Accounting, Finance, and Credit Risk are also required.
  • Wider Risk knowledge or any Master degree in Finance, Business or Risk is advantageous.
  • The basic understanding on commodities trading and derivatives transaction are required.
  • The experienced knowledge of system development or tool/module implementation is required.


What sets us apart?

  • Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.
  • Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Check out all our benefits here
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What does hybrid working mean to us?

Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.

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