A leading commodities house are looking for an experienced risk analyst to take a lead in their London head office. recruitment
A leading commodities house are looking for an experienced risk analyst to take a lead in their London head office.
This position is a new hire due to the groups excellent performance over the last 12 months. They are looking to bring in a senior risk analyst to play a lead role in the group and drive development going forward. The successful candidate will be given the resources to expand the team over the next six months and expected to develop effective strategy to maintain current growth.
Reporting into the head of risk, the senior risk analyst will be expected to work closely with the trading teams to develop an understanding of their portfolios, plans and strategies in order to provide analytical support aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of trading activity.
The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:
• Risk focal point for the global Gas and LNG trading departments
• Range of VaR analysis, including back testing, stress testing, scenario analysis and hedging optimization
- Evaluate portfolios for understanding of profit and loss drivers.
- Development and coaching of new and existing analysts within the risk team
- Ensure that business unit activities are accurately recorded in the appropriate system of record and accurately consolidated into local and global reports.
- Build strong relationships with the trading and operational staff and develop the role into a recognised advisory resource for the business.
- Develop a strong understanding of the various information systems the businesses use including participating in the development and implementation of new systems.
- Enhance risk monitoring/evaluation tools for the physical business.
- Liaise closely with traders, treasury and finance to ensure smooth transitions between back/middle and front office.
Please send all applications to risk@alexanderblackrecruitment.co.uk