Risk analyst recruitment

One of the worlds largest Energy trading firms are looking for an experienced Risk Analyst to join their Asia team in Singapore. My client are actively involved in the trading of Physical Commodities, and also do some financial.

Responsibilities:

- Assist in the daily reporting of exposure and Profit/Loss and will be responsible for analysing the risk residing within the trading portfolio.

- Work closely with the trading teams to understand their portfolio, plans and strategies and will be expected to provide analytical support as required.

- Build strong relationships with the trading and operational staff and develop the role into a recognised advisory resource for the business.

- Enhance risk monitoring/evaluation tools for the physical business

- Responsible for development of the Risk reporting system (through their main ETRM system) and associated business processes to align practices in Asia with the global risk reporting models and philosophies.

Skill set:

- Prior experience working within a Risk Management group in a commodity trading environment.

- Excellent spreadsheet capability in MS Excel, exposure to visual basic would be of an advantage but not essential.

- Strong mathematical skills particularly in terms of analysis of complex data to be able to draw clear and accurate solutions.

The position is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop skills in the identification, assessment and implementation of risk management techniques and strategies.