About us:
Increasing complexity in global supply chains is making them inefficient, vulnerable and unsustainable. At Maersk, our strategic vision is to become the Global Integrator, offering truly integrated logistics solutions that connect, protect and simplify our customers’ supply chains. Our company builds on an impressive heritage of pioneering success and growth. Our long legacy and our values guide our business every day and also ensure that we can do business tomorrow.
Maersk Energy Markets is an integral part of the group and an active player in the global marine fuels trading industry. Being Maersk’s fuel sourcing arm, we handle over 12 million tones annually managing supply, storage, blending and delivery of fuel to our fleet through several physical locations. We also specialize in providing comprehensive bunkering, trading and risk solutions to the shipping and energy sectors.
About the job:
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Credit Risk Analyst to join our team. You will be responsible for assessing and mitigating credit risk exposures within our third-party trading portfolio, advise on the trades and support Maersk green transition.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct financial analysis of new and existing counterparties, including shipping companies, ship owners, oil trading companies and other entities in the shipping and energy sectors to determine their creditworthiness and recommend appropriate credit limits.
- Monitor and report the credit exposure and identify potential credit issues. Handle overdue accounts, defaults and restructurings.
- Collaborate with traders and operators to structure and execute deals tailoring necessary trade finance solutions.
- Develop and refine credit risk models and methodologies.
- Manage relationships with external parties such as key suppliers and customers, banks, insurance companies, rating agencies, and internal stakeholders including wider Energy Transition organization, Treasury, Finance, Tax and other.
- Stay updated on industry trends, geopolitical developments, and regulatory changes impacting the markets, and assess their impact on the credit portfolio.
- Support Maersk energy transition towards biofuels and LNG.
Required qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Finance, Data Analysis, or a related numerical discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in credit risk analysis within commodity trading (Oil & Gas, Marine fuels) or a financial institution with focus on energy and shipping.
- Solid understanding of fundamental financial analysis, credit scoring models, and risk mitigation techniques.
- Familiarity with marine fuels and shipping industries, including understanding of the products (VLSFO, HSFO, biofuels), common payment terms, contractual structures, and operational challenges.
- Experience with alternative fuel types (e-methanol, bio-methanol, LNG, bio-LNG) is a plus.
- Knowledge of trade finance products including but not limited to SBLC and PCG.
- Knowledge of CTRM and ERP platforms.
- Knowledge of applied numerical methods within credit risk and respective statistical tools (Python, R, MATLAB, AI applications) is a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced, international team.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter through the Maersk Career portal.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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