Credit Analyst (Structured Commodity Finance)

We are representing our client, the Singapore branch of a large Chinese bank, to search for a Credit Analyst experienced in Structured Commodity Finance and Supply Chain Finance to join the Risk Management Department. Job Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive credit analysis and assessment of corporate customers, including reviewing credit applications for compliance with regulatory requirements and the Bank’s credit policies. • Analyse customers’ financial performance, business operations, cash flow, repayment capacity and overall creditworthiness to identify key credit risks. • Assess the overall credit risk of corporate groups and determine appropriate client credit ratings. • Identify key risk factors and recommend effective risk mitigation measures, credit controls and appropriate risk management strategies. • Review and provide credit opinions on proposals submitted to the Pre-Trial Committee, including providing relevant support and secretarial duties as required. • Conduct industry and sector research covering market trends, competitive dynamics, industry outlook and emerging risks across assigned sectors. • Monitor approved credit facilities, commitments and key risk indicators to ensure continued compliance with approved terms and conditions. • Identify early warning signals and emerging credit concerns and recommend timely and effective risk mitigation or remedial actions. • Stay abreast of relevant regulatory requirements, credit policies, market developments and industry trends affecting the Bank’s corporate customers. • Support other credit risk analysis, monitoring and ad hoc projects as assigned by the department. Job Requirements • Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline. • Minimum 8 years of relevant credit analysis experience in Structured Commodity Financing and Supply Chain Financing in a banking environment. • Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, corporate credit assessment and banking credit facilities. • Solid understanding of corporate credit risk management, financial analysis, industry assessment and risk mitigation practices. • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify key risks and formulate sound credit recommendations. • Professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM or ACCA will be an advantage. • Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across functions. • Fluency in both English and Chinese is essential, as the role will require communication and collaboration with Chinese-speaking counterparts from Head Office. • Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and work effectively under tight timelines.