Risk Analysts – Gas, Power and CO2 – Temp to Perm recruitment

VACANCY JOB TITLE: Risk Analyst

Type of Contract: Temp to Perm

Main Job Function:

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

Key Responsibilities

Working in a fast paced , dynamic team environment

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 confirmations and invoicing in order to resolve any trading / finance / counterparty reconciliation issues.

To provide ad hoc support to the General Accountant with the trading related invoices

To liaise with external counterparties regarding invoicing.

To carry out Ad hoc project work.

Candidate Specification

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.

Attention to detail.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to build and nurture effective relationships across multiple disciplines of ETS organisation.

Flexibility and adaptability to work in rapidly changing environment

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

Be a good team player.

Full command of English language (written and spoken).

Ability to work additional hours, including a 7.30 am start 2 or 3 times a week.

Qualifications

Banking/ Financial Service/ Commodity or Trading background.

University degree preferably in Economics, Finance or quantitative disciplines.