Market Risk Analyst required for central London based Energy Major recruitment

This Risk Control team provides the trading desks and senior management with comprehensive up-to-the-minute market risk information, which is crucial to my client’s trading activities.  The Risk Analyst will work closely with the traders, providing them with detailed analysis of risk measures, positions, PL and trading strategies.

The role:

-          To conduct risk analysis on the portfolio and to keep the trading position accurately up to date.

-          To carry out risk analysis by creating the daily risk management reports (covering physical position, mark to market, value at risk, scenario analysis and credit exposure.

-          To highlight any variances (or potential future variances) of the trading activity compared to the mandate.

-          To manage any ad hoc risk analysis.

-          To maintain the trading position by updating the trading books/trading and risk management system with deals and process.

-          To carry out Ad hoc project work.

Requirements:

-          Understanding of the energy markets is a prerequisite.

-          Risk experience in Gas. Experience with Power and CO2 would be an advantage.

-          Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and in particular strong excel skills.

-          Banking/ Financial Service/ Commodity or Trading background.

-          Analytical mind.

-          Good interpersonal and communication skills.

-          Proactive approach to problem solving, and ability to identify and set priority actions and handle a high workload.

-          University degree preferably in Economics, Finance or quantitative disciplines.

All applications are treated with the up most confidentiality. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity please send your CV to Jason Clarke j.clarke@bramwithconsulting.co.uk.