Market Risk Analyst, Commodities (9-month contract)
1 week ago
Job Title: Market Risk Analyst
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (9 Months)
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Market Risk Analyst to join our ..
Job Title: Market Risk Analyst
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (9 Months)
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Market Risk Analyst to join our dynamic team on a 9-month maternity and paternity cover contract. The ideal candidate will monitor, assess, and mitigate market risks while providing actionable insights to support business decisions in the commodities sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Risk Assessment and Analysis:
- Monitor and assess daily market risk exposures across commodity portfolios.
- Analyze market movements, volatility, and potential risk factors impacting the business.
- Evaluate Value-at-Risk (VaR) and stress testing results to identify risk concentrations.
- Risk Mitigation:
- Develop and recommend risk management strategies to mitigate exposure to unfavorable market movements.
- Work closely with traders to ensure compliance with risk limits and guidelines.
- Reporting and Documentation:
- Prepare detailed risk reports for senior management, highlighting key exposures and recommendations.
- Maintain accurate records of all risk metrics, methodologies, and assumptions.
- Collaboration and Advisory:
- Collaborate with trading, finance, and operations teams to understand and address risk concerns.
- Provide insights into market trends and regulatory changes affecting commodity markets.
- Model Development and Validation:
- Assist in the development and validation of risk models and pricing tools specific to commodities.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in market risk analysis, preferably in the commodities sector.
- Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of commodity markets (e.g., energy, metals, or agriculture) and associated derivatives.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills to convey complex risk concepts to stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
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