Senior Credit Manager

About the role

Trafigura is expanding its Montevideo office to support strong growth in Latin America. The Senior Credit Manager will lead credit analysis and limit approval for regional counterparties, ensuring robust risk management across complex commodity deals.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct credit assessments of Latin American counterparties and approve credit limits.
• Evaluate and approve complex deal structures, contributing to transaction structuring.
• Monitor the credit portfolio continuously, including stress testing and periodic reviews.
• Negotiate documentation and credit line terms with external parties.
• Travel as needed to meet counterparties and understand their credit profiles.

Required profile

• University degree from a leading institution; advanced degrees (MBA, Masters, CFA, CPA) preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in commodities credit, structured finance, or related roles at a leading financial institution or commodities house.
• Strong analytical abilities, excellent communication, and the capacity to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; Portuguese is a plus.

Required skills

• Financial modeling
• Credit risk assessment
• Structured financing techniques
• Knowledge of commodity trading markets