Front Office Commodities Risk Manager recruitment

As a result of this, a new position is available within the Front Office Risk Team working closely with the firm’s leadership team and supporting front office in developing proposals for new business activities.

Primary responsibilities include daily interaction with the trading desk to facilitate independent analysis while challenging key trading strategies; and also intelligent analysis and evaluation of risk embedded in new business or complex transactions. The role will sit on the Global New Business Committee and articulate analysis to management with input to the Global Market Risk Committee - escalating risk issues as appropriate.

Successful applicants will have a wealth of experience in risk management including quantitative analysis responsibilities within an investment bank or energy trading company. Communications skills are critical to the role and experience of interacting directly with, or working as a trader will be essential, along with detailed knowledge of specific energy commodities – Power and Derivatives. In order to fulfil the analytical requirements, candidates will need a good grounding in statistics, with strong Excel and VBA skills to support this.

This is a perfect opportunity to embed into the front office of a leading energy trading team, and become an established risk professional with a top global commodities firm overall. Candidates are encouraged to apply or call immediately for further details.

Please note this is a London-based role, therefore only applications with an existing UK or EU work-permit will be considered.