Market Risk Analyst - Commodity Trading House

Michael Page; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page in Geneva is seeking a Market Risk Analyst to run daily risk processes, monitor VaR, limits and MTM P&L, and provide risk insights to commercial teams.

You will develop analytics using Python and SQL, collaborate with trading, IT and middle office, and contribute to risk data quality and dashboard automation.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or another quantitative discipline.
• 2-5 years of Market Risk experience, ideally within commodities, physical trading, energy, metals or financial markets.
• Good understanding of VaR, stress testing, P&L, market exposures and risk limits.

Aufgaben

• Run the daily Market Risk process, including monitoring and reporting of VaR, risk limits, exposures and MTM P&L.
• Monitor and elevated limit breaches and support commercial teams in understanding key risk exposures and P&L drivers.
• Perform risk analysis including what-if VaR, historical and hypothetical stress testing, scenario analysis, P&L attribution and back-testing.
• Monitor the quality and completeness of market price, position and exposure data used in risk calculations.
• Develop and enhance risk analytics, dashboards and automated processes, primarily using Python and SQL.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of Market Risk systems, databases and integration with trade booking platforms.
• Work closely with Trading, Middle Office, IT and other control functions to improve data quality and risk processes.
• Participate in commodity strategy and market calls to maintain a strong understanding of market developments and their impact.

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel/VBA

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

• Maintain reliable risk oversight
• Monitor commodity market exposure

About Our Client

For our client, an international trading company, we are currently looking for a Market Risk Analyst ( not a middle officer !)

Job Description

• Run the daily Market Risk process, including monitoring and reporting of VaR, risk limits, exposures and MTM P&L.
• Monitor and elevated limit breaches and support commercial teams in understanding key risk exposures and P&L drivers.
• Perform risk analysis including what-if VaR, historical and hypothetical stress testing, scenario analysis, P&L attribution and back-testing.
• Monitor the quality and completeness of market price, position and exposure data used in risk calculations.
• Develop and enhance risk analytics, dashboards and automated processes, primarily using Python and SQL.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of Market Risk systems, databases and integration with trade booking platforms.
• Work closely with Trading, Middle Office, IT and other control functions to improve data quality and risk processes.
• Participate in commodity strategy and market calls to maintain a strong understanding of market developments and their impact.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or another quantitative discipline.
• 2-5 years of Market Risk experience, ideally within commodities, physical trading, energy, metals or financial markets.
• Good understanding of VaR, stress testing, P&L, market exposures and risk limits.
• Strong hands‑on proficiency in Python and SQL, preferably with 2+ years of practical experience in data analysis, automation or analytical tool development.
• Experience with Excel/VBA and Power BI is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive, curious and hands‑on, with the ability to take ownership and investigate problems independently.
• Team‑oriented, pragmatic and comfortable working with colleagues across functions and geographical locations.
• Humble, eager to learn and genuinely interested in commodity markets and risk management.

What's on Offer

Our client offers you: A permanent employment contract in Geneva.

Quote job ref: JN-112026-7143465