Credit Officer – Project Finance & Trade Commodity Finance

Job Description

Position Title: Credit Officer – Project Finance & Trade Commodity Finance Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent

We are partnered with a leading global financial institution seeking a Credit Officer to join its Risk Management division in New York. In this role, you will independently assess, approve, and monitor credit risk exposures across Project Finance (Renewables, Data Centers, Infrastructure) and Trade & Sustainable Commodity Finance portfolios.

Conduct credit assessments for Project Finance (Renewables, Data Centers, Infrastructure) and Trade & Sustainable Commodity Finance portfolios.
Analyze obligors, historical financial performance, and key transaction risk factors to provide approval or credit recommendations.
Validate Obligor Risk Ratings, Basel IV parameters (LGDs), and key financial metrics.
Perform ongoing portfolio credit monitoring, including quarterly reviews, early warning detection, and quarterly watchlist management.
Track bank and bond market trends to contribute to credit policy guidelines, global risk appetite settings, and regulatory reporting.
7+ years in financial services, specifically within Project Finance, Infrastructure, and Trade & Sustainable Commodity Finance.
~ Broad expertise in non-recourse project finance, commodity trading risks, credit/counterparty risk, and US market/regulatory practices.
~ Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate complex structured transactions and make sound, autonomous decisions.
~ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, with strong collaboration skills across business lines, legal, and compliance teams. Working knowledge of French is a plus.