Credit Risk Manager

Ref: 22919

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Location: London

Job status: Permanent

Working hours: Mon to Fri 35 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

An international trading house is looking for a Credit Risk Manager.

Credit Risk Manager - Responsibilities:

1. Analyse the credit risk of current and potential customers and agree appropriate payment terms.
2. Prepare and review applications to obtain approval of credit limits from Managing Director or head office in Tokyo.
3. Work closely with the sales teams to ensure appropriate risk mitigants in place including trade insurance.
4. Support applications for approval of transactions with risk including sales to high risk countries and large tenders.
5. Administer credit limits in the company's ERP system and monitor and report credit risk exposures to management and head office in Tokyo.
6. Help to resolve any credit issues such as late payment.

Credit Risk Manager - Requirements:

1. A recognised professional accounting, finance or risk management qualification; or experience in a similar credit risk management role.
2. High level of numerical and analytical skills.
3. Excellent communication in English (verbal and written).
4. Business level communication in Japanese desirable but not essential.
5. Ability to prioritise workload.
6. Enjoy working in a cross-cultural environment.

Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.

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