GM Risk Controller (Credit Risk & Market Risk)

Business information

Role overview

Core responsibilities

• Assess credit risk for margin accounts and lending; analyze client and counterparty creditworthiness and supporting collateral.
• Set credit limits, monitor exposures, and develop, maintain, and enforce margin policies and procedures.
• Monitor margin accounts for risk and violations, detect margin calls, coordinate communications, and address non-compliance.
• Use risk models to quantify portfolio exposure and prepare regular reports for senior management and risk committees.
• Help develop and validate margin risk models and requirements; analyze portfolio concentrations and conduct stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Respond to client and counterparty inquiries, explain policies, negotiate credit terms, and resolve credit issues.
• Collaborate with trading, operations, and risk teams on margin management, settlement, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and update credit risk policies, apply hedging approaches, and stay current on relevant regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Chartered accountant or Master's degree in finance, economics, risk management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in agricultural commodity credit risk management, credit assessment, and implementing risk strategies.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, trading products, and margin trading concepts.
• Credit risk assessment experience; margin trading experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with risk modeling, financial analysis, and statistical techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic trading environment.
• FRM or CFA certification is advantageous but not mandatory.