Credit Analyst

Castleton Commodities International is seeking a Credit Analyst to support our Oil Liquids, Natural Gas, and Power trading desks, based in either our Houston, TX or Stamford, CT office. The Credit Analyst will be responsible for managing a portfolio of counterparties, evaluating and responding to front office trade requests, providing credit recommendations, and monitoring daily exposures. The role also includes ensuring data accuracy within the credit system, handling ad hoc data requests, and collaborating closely with traders, schedulers, legal, and risk teams to support business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed counterparty credit reviews utilizing financial statements, market data and relevant industry news.  Identify key credit risks and recommend counterparty limits and credit terms for new and existing counterparties.

• Monitor trading exposure to ensure adherence to credit limits and resolve excesses by calling for collateral when appropriate.

• Act as a daily point of contact for front, middle, and back-office functions of the organization for credit related inquiries. 

• Assist credit managers with covering portfolios, preparing data, and spreading financial statements. 

• Ensure compliance with the company’s credit policies and procedures.

• Assist in the maintenance of the counterparty database in the credit system. 

• Build and prepare reports/presentations for Credit team and senior management on a scheduled and ad hoc basis.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years’ of credit or equivalent industry experience working for a producer, utility, merchant trader, or other relevant player in the oil & gas space is preferred. 

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field preferred.

• Advanced Excel skills to build reports and retrieve data across various systems a plus.

• Strong team player with ability to work collaboratively with the Trading, Risk Management, Operations, and Finance Departments.

• Strong business acumen and excellent organizational, communication & interpersonal skills.

• Ability to quickly and concisely summarize numerical data and communicate effectively.

• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced trading culture. 

Employee Programs & Benefits:

CCI offers competitive benefits and programs to support our employees, their families and local communities. These include:

• Competitive comprehensive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits

• Employee assistance & wellness programs

• Parental and family leave policies

• CCI in the Community: Each office has a Charity Committee and as a part of this program employees are allocated 2 days annually to volunteer at the selected charities.

• Charitable contribution match program

• Tuition assistance & reimbursement

• Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards

• Employee discount program, including access to fitness facilities

• Competitive paid time off

• Continued learning opportunities

Visit  https://www.cci.com/careers/life-at-cci/# to learn more!

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