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Position:	CREDIT ANSLYT (3 MONTHS CONTRACT) Based in London Ref. 8196
Requirements:	Commodities broker based in the City seeks a Credit Analyst to assist the department with credit analysis. Responsibilities: • Qualitative and quantitative analysis of Corporates’ and Financial Institutions’ • Recommendations on credit facilities and presentation of findings to the Credit Committee • Client interaction  • Report compilation for management (standard and ad hoc requests) • Ad hoc and routine projects and initiatives • Associated administrative tasks • Other tasks/ duties as required Idea candidates will have/ be: • Must have credit analysis experience gained from within the financial services industry, ideally through an investment bank • Comprehensive experience of analyzing corporate entities  • Report writing experience  • Strong communication skills – written and verbal • Able to work well under pressure • Excellent time management skills and ability to work to strict deadlines • Good attention to detail and accuracy • Flexible (i.e. ability to adapt to change/approach to work, ability to multi-task) • An ability to analyze Financial Institutions would be a distinct advantage • Knowledge of setting credit lines to cover the margin requirements of futures and options  • Experience of reviewing clients that operate in the Commodities sector All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	London
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Position:	SENIOR CREDIT ANALYST  Based in Germany Ref. 8155
Requirements:	International energy group seeks an experienced Credit Analyst -Counterparty Analysis to be based in Germany to work with them. Responsibilities: • Evaluation of quantitative and qualitative data for counterparty analysis in order to set counterparty credit limits in accordance with company policy • Proactively liaising with counterparties to support commercial initiatives • Providing leadership in drafting and negotiation of credit aspects within our trading contracts working closely with Legal including the implementation of cross commodity master netting agreements, credit support documentation and other credit risk mitigation techniques ( ISDA,EFET, Master Agreement) • Negotiation with counterparties of such credit risk mitigating tools • Identifying, measuring, monitoring, mitigating and reporting credit risk • Developing and operating processes, procedures and controls in support of financial regulation and other corporate requirements Qualifications: • At least 5 years experience in a trading credit risk role within commodities or banking • Assertive personality who enjoys to interact, negotiate and mediate with several different constituents • Demonstrably able to adapt to new challenges and change in a fast-moving environment and provide fresh ideas and solutions • Commercial acumen and good sense of business awareness • Strong team player with ability to cultivate positive working relationships both within company and externally • Communicating complex issues in clear and concise manner internally and externally All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	Germany
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Position:	CREDIT ANALYST – COAL & FREIGHT Based in Germany Ref. 8177
Requirements:	International energy group seeks an experienced Credit Analyst – Physical Coal & Freight to be based in Germany to work with them. Responsibilities: • Evaluation of quantitative and qualitative data for physical coal and physical freight counterparty financial and other information to set counterparty credit limits in accordance with Company policy • Developing new methodologies within the framework of company policies to adapt to the specific characteristics of the coal and freight markets • Evaluation of transaction specific characteristics and approval of transactions, based on limit, collateral and deal structure • Proactively liaising with counterparties to support commercial initiatives • Tight dialogue with front office to ensure timely response to business requirements • Providing leadership in drafting and negotiation of credit aspects within Master Agreements such as SCoTA and others • Identifying, measuring, monitoring, mitigating and reporting credit risk Qualifications: • At least 5 years experience in a trading credit risk role within Freight and Coal markets • Assertive personality who enjoys to interact, negotiate and mediate with several different constituents • Demonstrably able to adapt to new challenges and change in a fast-moving environment and provide fresh ideas and solutions • Commercial acumen and good sense of business awareness • Strong team player with ability to cultivate positive working relationships both within company and externally • Communicating complex issues in clear and concise manner internally and externally All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	Germany
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Position:	MARKET REPORTER – INTERNATIONAL COAL Based in London Ref. 8171
Requirements:	International information provider seeks an experienced news and market reporter/editor to join International Coal team in London.  Responsibilities: • Market and news coverage on both a real-time and daily basis • Reporting and editing news related to the international coal market  • Producing general industry news and market reports • Developing news coverage on related markets, and producing analysis for other newsletters Ideal candidates will be/ have • Strong, demonstrable experience in journalism/associated fields - essential for this position • Numerate, be able to generate high-quality copy, work well under pressure and be a strong team player • Excellent English skills are required - any further European languages would be an advantage • Knowledge of the European power or gas markets is desirable but not essential • Initiative, close attention to detail and ability to write and edit under daily deadline pressure are vital • International travel will also be required All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	London
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Position:	MARKET RISK ANALYST Based in Germany Ref. 8169
Requirements:	International energy group seeks an experienced Market Risk Analyst to be based in Germany to work with them. Responsibilities: • Running the daily, weekly and monthly risk processes including VaR, options and stress testing as part of a large power and emissions risk team  • Responsible for identification, measurement, monitoring and mitigation of (market) risks in the Nordic asset portfolio  • Supporting within the risk team for IT testing and development • Presentation of views on the business from a risk perspective to management and governance committees Qualifications: • 2 - 5 years experience in the energy /other commodities trading sector • Qualification in a science/engineering/economics subjects involving strong numerical skills • Strong programming skills in VBA, SQL, C++ or other languages are desired • Experience through the lifecycle (from idea to delivery) of sophisticated trading strategies, new product development and risk management concepts • Strong analytical thinker and problem solving capability All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	Germany
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Position:	GAS RISK ANALYST  Based in Germany Ref. 8158
Requirements:	International energy group seeks an experienced Gas Risk Analyst to be based in Germany to work with them. Responsibilities: • Running the daily, weekly and monthly risk processes including VaR as part of a large gas risk team  • Taking responsibility for controlling a specific part of the portfolio and provide adequate challenge to Front Office • Working together with other departments to implement new business streams and structured deals • Improving risk measurement methods or adapt existing methods to new business • Development of risk models for gas across European portfolios and oil Qualifications: • 2 - 5 years experience in the energy wholesale sector or another commodities trading sector • Qualification in a science/engineering/economics subjects involving strong numerical skills • Strong Excel skills are essential, Database, VBA and programming skills  • Strong analytical thinker and problem solving capability All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	Germany
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Position:	RISK ANALYST Based in London Ref. 8153
Requirements:	International group seeks a Risk Analyst to join their team.  Responsibilities: • Identifying, analyzing, assessing, measuring and monitoring the risk associated with each of and the interactions between power, gas, renewables, embedded benefits, interest rate markets, power generation consolidation and supply • Developing risk measurement methodologies and metrics • Developing models for risk analysis and trading performance measurement • Assisting with the development, testing, implementation and integration of proprietary trading and risk systems • Provision of ad hoc analysis of risk measures, positions, exposures, and P&L at the company and book level • Promoting a risk aware culture throughout the organization • Providing any other analysis or evaluation as directed by the deputy VP risk management • Evaluating new business activities from a market risk perspective Ideal candidates will have/ be: • Strong first degree in a numerical subject • Minimum 2 years experience within the European energy markets, a significant proportion of which spent in a risk department/ middle office • Excellent communication skills • High attention to detail • Self-assured and robust • Strong Microsoft Office skills including VBA, and SQL • Knowledge of ZaiNet desirable but not essential All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	London
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Position:	RISK MANAGER/ EXECUTIONS Based in Switzerland Ref. 8147
Requirements:	Expanding energy trading group, based in Switzerland, seeks an experienced Risk Manager, to work in the front office, liaising with the traders. Ability to design hedges, sound risk management skills. Must have at least 5 years experience in a similar role in the energy market – either oil or gas and ability to execute trades All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	Switzerland
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Position:	ASSOCIATE EDITOR – EUROPEAN PETROCHEMICALS Based London Ref. 8139
Requirements:	International information provider seeks an Associate Editor to provide guidance to the global petrochemicals team in general, and the European petrochemicals team in particular, on the news focus and news directions. Responsibilities: • Report, from time to time when the need arises, on the trading and business activities in the European petrochemicals markets, specifically in the European and African polymers markets • Assisting price editors in gathering pricing information and market intelligence, and then forming that information into price assessments and published market commentaries and news updates • Covering various subjects including supply and demand, infrastructure issues, transportation, regulation, etc and the impact of those issues on European polymers markets • Leading the global/European team as a news champion by developing clear objectives and guidelines to address the regional developments in the olefins, polymers, aromatics, solvents and intermediates markets • Preparing monthly/quarterly global petrochemicals market reviews which will be used as the basis for industry white papers, marketing collaterals and press releases. Petrochemical companies are also looking to company to summaries the developments of the markets on a quarterly basis. Preparing this basic review • As a back-up to market covers, speaking to producers, consumers, traders and distributors of polymers in Northwest Europe to gather intelligence on prices of these products as well as issues affecting the demand/supply of these products  Ideal candidate will have/ be • Prior exposure to reporting/writing/analytical experience preferably in the petrochemicals industry • BA degree in journalism or business - Master's degree in journalism/business or economics a plus • People management skills a plus • Strong  communication skills • Adaptable and works well in a team environment • Solid Maths skills • Solid organizational and time management skills • Strong problem-solving capabilities and ability to identify errors • Multilingual capabilities a plus All applications must state salary required and notice period. Only CV's fulfilling the above criteria will receive replies.
Salary:	£Neg.
Location:	London
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