We are seeking an Assistant Manager, Risk to join our Palm business. The ideal candidate must bring a proven track record of successfully leading a team in the realm of Commodities risk management. The role involves comprehensive oversight of risk across commodity, FX and counterparty credit exposure.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage commercial and market risk management for Apical’s palm oil processing, trading and distribution businesses - including, but not limited to price, forex, credit and counterparty risk
- Strengthen and manage the trading & market risk control interface with the traders and related functions including execution, middle office, and finance
- Oversee the daily monitoring of risk limits (position, VAR, drawdown etc) as well as manage reporting of P&L, including business analysis and commentaries on the P&L drivers
- Strengthen processes relating to daily P&L preparation to monitor business performance and ensure its accuracy, including improving current VAR implementation
- Drive improvement of risk management processes including review of current risk policies and implementing new digital systems where appropriate.
Job Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting and professional accounting qualification
- Have at least 8 years regional strategic financial management experience from similar or agri/commodities companies
- Possess strong business acumen and strong commercial sense
- Demonstrated business partnering skills and good teamwork
- Experienced in developing and managing policies for risk related to commodity trading including price, FX, counter party and credit risk
