Credit Analyst (m/f/d)

A leading Japanese trading company, active in chemicals, plastics, infrastructure, machinery, steel, information technology and logistics, is seeking a Credit Analyst (m/f/d) for its Risk Management Department.

Job Responsibilities

• Assessment of credit, market, and country risks for the business activities, as well as for offices in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and affiliated companies
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluation of the risk profiles of business partners
• Advising and guiding business departments, including recommendations to department heads regarding decisions on credit lines
• Liaising with business partners and credit agencies on site to gather risk‑relevant information
• Monitoring overdue and overdrawn credit positions, market observation, root cause analysis, and advising on necessary measures and precautions, including reporting to management
• Negotiating with debtors, insurers, lawyers, insolvency practitioners, bankruptcy trustees and courts to enforce claims
• Supporting management in handling unexpected risk events
• Conducting internal seminars or training sessions to promote risk management awareness within business departments

Job Requirements

• Successfully completed bank clerk apprenticeship or university degree in economics, finance or similar qualification
• Professional experience in B2B risk management, ideally within internationally operating companies, commercial/investment banks, or credit insurers
• Affinity for numbers and analytical thinking, especially in evaluating consolidated financial statements; basic knowledge of corporate and project finance as well as international macroeconomics
• Familiarity with international trade practices (e.g. Incoterms, payment terms)
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken; German language skills are an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Strong communication skills and confident demeanor
• High level of proactivity, commitment, and sense of responsibility, combined with a structured, goal‑oriented, and independent working style
• Enjoy working in a diverse and international team

Benefits

• A pleasant working atmosphere
• Salary commensurate with performance
• Social benefits and career opportunities in a globally operating trading group

Apply online for more information about this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicants, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.

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