Base Metals Risk Analyst — P&L, VaR & Trading Support

gunvor; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunvor is seeking a Risk Officer - Base Metals to join the Risk team in Geneva. You will lead research and analysis, deliver reports, and build digital tools to enhance decision making and risk management for the base metals desk.

The role involves daily P&L/exposures reporting, monitoring risk factors, and providing analytical support to traders. Strong Excel/VBA and SQL skills are essential, with English fluency and a proactive, meticulous mindset.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics or Finance.
• Mastery of analytics tools and technologies.
• Very good knowledge of Excel and VBA.
• Good knowledge of Access and SQL Server.
• Fluent in English, French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Daily reporting of P&L, exposures, VaR and explanation thereof.
• Manage daily checks on trade capture, trade integrity and completeness between desks and trading system.
• Monitor forward curves and volatilities for accuracy and consistency.
• Provide analytical support to the traders on base metals.
• Check and assist in capturing and evaluating the risk of complex products.
• Apply risk-reserving methodology to trading P&L.
• Responsible for monthly translation into accounting of trading results.
• Month end and year end reconciliations with finance and external auditors as required.
• Improve existing and develop new daily procedures for management reporting, trade completeness, market data and other such processes as required.
• Liaise closely with IT, Operations, Credit Risk, Finance, and Front Office.
• Prepare various reports and analysis for publishing internally and to the Management Board as the case may be.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Numeracy

Communication skills

Team spirit

Curiosity

Education

University degree in Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics or Finance

Tools

Excel

VBA

Access

SQL Server

Job description

Gunvor is seeking a Risk Officer - Base Metals to join the Risk team in Geneva. You will lead research and analysis, deliver reports, and build digital tools to enhance decision making and risk management for the base metals desk.

The role involves daily P&L/exposures reporting, monitoring risk factors, and providing analytical support to traders. Strong Excel/VBA and SQL skills are essential, with English fluency and a proactive, meticulous mindset.