Commodities Market Risk – VP to ED recruitment
The role will require close liaison with the Metals Global trading heads and managerial expertise, working across EMEA and supporting the Market Risk Managers in Asia.
Responsibilities
• Constant senior trader interaction to discuss markets, strategies and risk across a range of trading strategies
• Analyse risk reports, risk measures and pnl to form views on risk taking and recommend strategies as well as analytical support for trading heads
• Risk return analysis, stress and scenario analysis, trade approvals and facilitation of capital allocation
• Setting and monitoring market risk limits and thresholds
• Leading/participating in projects to improve risk processes across the commodities complex
Skills/Qualifications
• Understanding of market risk management principles and previous market risk management experience in related areas
• Good knowledge and understanding of commodities markets products required (possibly prior trading experience)
• Strong analytical quantitative skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Combination of detail orientation and strategic thinking
• Proficient in Excel, Bloomberg applications, database knowledge