Main Purpose We are seeking to hire a highly analytical and driven professional to join our Credit Team in Athens. The successful candidate will work as part of a group responsible for reviewing, approving and managing credit risk associated with trading and financing transactions across multiple products in European Metals, Minerals and Bulk sectors. The role will involve independent evaluation of credit and performance risks, definition of the risk appetite, negotiation directly with external counterparties, and collaboration with commercial teams to ensure that exposures remain appropriately structured, adequately mitigated and within acceptable limits. The successful candidate will independently manage the assigned portfolio. Key responsibilities Reviewing counterpart information (qualitative/quantitative) and recommending credit limits for approval Managing the credit risk of the assigned portfolio of clients First point of contact for the assigned portfolio Liaising with traders to understand the commercial relationship and determine the risk appetite of the assigned counterparts Speaking to customers to obtain information / understand their business profile versus peer group Work with Credit colleagues worldwide to manage exposures / set credit appetite for global groups Working with risk mitigation providers as part of the credit management process Follow key developments in the metals and minerals markets Work on industry wide projects Required qualifications 5+ years of experience in credit risk roles within a bank, trading house, or financial institution Independent credit approval authority and experience is a plus Must be educated in finance, trading or similar studies to degree level Fluent in English Attributes for success Someone who is organised, careful, pays attention to details, is able to work in a dynamic and high-pressured environment, dealing with a range of high priority issues Strong analytical skills Strong communication skills both verbal and written to be applied also during meetings/calls with clients Key Relationships: Credit Department Trading Department Finance Department Operations Department Counterparts Reporting Structure Trafigura Head of Credit Metals and Minerals Equal opportunity employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status. Trafigura provides critical resources to the world. Founded over 30 years ago and owned by its employees, the Group is at the heart of global supply, using its deep understanding of commodity markets to make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable. Working across a global network, the Group deploys infrastructure, logistics, financing and market expertise to move energy and commodities from where they are produced to where they are needed. By connecting producers and consumers, it brings transparency, resilience and trust to complex supply chains. The business supplies the energy and commodities the world needs today, including oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, gas and power, while investing in lower-carbon solutions for the future. The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, fuel supplier and distributor Greenergy, and the Impala Terminals joint venture. The Group employs approximately 14,500 people, of whom more than 1,400 are shareholders, and operates in over 150 countries. Careers at Trafigura A career at Trafigura offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from an early stage and contribute to a business that plays a vital role in the global economy. As an employee-owned company, we foster a high-performance culture where individuals are empowered to take ownership, challenge themselves and make an impact. We value curiosity, initiative and collaboration, and invest in helping our people develop the skills, experience and networks needed to succeed. Working alongside talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds, employees are given opportunities to learn continuously, solve complex problems and build rewarding international careers. Whether in commercial, operational, technical or corporate functions, our people are trusted to contribute, grow and lead throughout their careers.