An international commodity trading company is seeking a Risk Analyst to join its Risk & Analytics team in Geneva. The role focuses on producing accurate and timely risk reporting, monitoring exposures, and supporting the business across commodity, FX, and counterparty risk.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
* Produce daily and weekly risk reports covering positions, exposures, and P&L movements.
* Monitor compliance with internal risk limits and escalate breaches when required.
* Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems and reports.
* Support traders and management with clear, reliable risk information.
Advanced Analytics (for more experienced profiles)
* Conduct counterparty credit assessments and maintain updated credit files.
* Perform scenario analysis, stress testing, and sensitivity analysis.
* Analyse commodity and FX exposures and their impact on the company's risk profile.
* Contribute to the development of enhanced risk models and dashboards.
Risk Coverage
* Monitor and analyse commodity risk, FX risk, and counterparty risk.
* Support the implementation and improvement of risk methodologies and controls.
* Collaborate with Trading, Operations, Finance, and Management to ensure a robust risk framework.
The Successful Applicant
Background & Experience
* Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
* Experience in risk, middle office, or analytics within commodity trading or financial markets.
* Strong numerical skills and understanding of market dynamics.
Skills & Competencies
* Excellent analytical mindset and attention to detail.
* Ability to work with large datasets and tight reporting deadlines.
* Strong communication skills and ability to interact with traders and senior stakeholders.
* Proactive, structured, and solution‑oriented.
Languages
* Fluent in English; French is an advantage.
Systems
* Strong Excel skills; experience with risk or trading systems is a plus.
What's On Offer
* Exposure to a broad range of risks across commodities, FX, and counterparties.
* A dynamic, entrepreneurial trading environment.
* Opportunities to grow into more advanced analytics and credit responsibilities.
Contact
Contact: Julie Guittard
Quote job ref: JN-022026-6940709
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