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Founder at VIU Partners - Commodity Trading Recruitment Specialist About the Company Our fast growing client operates in the Oil and Gas trading industry, in Geneva, and with offices worldwide.
About the Role The Senior Risk & Middle Officer is a member of the Market Risk function and will report to the Head of Risk. The Risk team oversees the trading activity, implements metrics that quantify related performance and risk, publishes exposure and P&L, and reports relevant statistics and analysis to management.
The Senior Risk Middle Officer will be responsible to measure, analyze, monitor & publish the positions and P&L, challenge assumptions taken by front-office and will be in charge for delivering reports which aim to improve decision-making and risk management.
This position is for you if you want to grow as a Manager, because there will be the possibility to develop a team.
Responsibilities Report and monitor the trading desk’s exposure & key positions and reconcile the daily exposure changes incl. pricing exposure and hedging requirements.
Report timely daily P&L performance in line with fair value principles and provide P&L attribution in order to segregate the PL for proper alignment with our commercial leaders.
Ensure robust market risk management processes and controls are established across all business divisions, and implement improvements based on evolving market conditions and company needs.
Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of risk data & limits, Value at Risk (VaR) including the related daily movements.
Daily collaborate with key stakeholders to design and implement controls, dashboards, and tools within the company's risk management framework.
Support decision-making by providing risk insights, relevant escalation and recommendations to traders and management using best market knowledge and understanding of such business models and associated risks.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in the implementation of a new ETRM system.
Prepare ad-hoc risk analysis reports for decision-making, strategic initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications BSc or MSc in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced certifications (e.g., FRM, ERP, CFA) are a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in middle office/market risk within a commodity trading environment (Preferably with experience in crude and refined products as highly desirable)
In-depth understanding of pricing mechanisms for financial derivatives (futures, swaps, options) and physical commodities
Strong quantitative skills, with the ability to assess and model complex market risk scenarios and derive actionable insights
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or similar, as well as experience with data analysis tools such as PowerBI
Experience with commodity trading and risk management systems
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines
Results-driven, efficient, and detail-oriented
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in teams while also being resourceful and independent within a multi-cultural environment.
Fluent in both written and spoken English, French is a plus
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Finance
Industries Oil and Gas and Oil, Gas, and Mining
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