Risk Manager
Job description:
Role Summary:
The Risk Manager monitors and controls trading risk, ensuring trading books and physical exposures (oil, gas, electricity) are accurately valued. The role requires understanding complex financial transactions and proactively communicating with trading desks and management.
About the Environment:
The company operates globally across natural resources, including mining, oil production, and agriculture, with a focus on career development and employee growth.
Requirements:
- Degree-level education (2.1 or above)
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Coding skills in VBA or Python advantageous
- Excellent communication; able to explain complex ideas to senior management
- Team player, flexible, and able to work autonomously under deadlines
- Experience in risk assessment, reporting, or related financial analysis
Responsibilities:
- Produce and analyze daily risk reports, including desk P&L
- Develop and review risk systems, models, and processes
- Assess large transactions to identify implied risks or optionality
- Communicate findings clearly with traders and senior management
- Identify potential issues and ensure accurate reporting
- Collaborate with traders and management on exposures