Market Risk Analyst - Commodity Trading House

cariswiss; Genf; A distancia; CHF 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Page (Switzerland) seeks a Market Risk Analyst in Geneva to oversee daily risk, VaR, and P&L analytics within a commodities context.

The role emphasizes data quality, risk dashboards, and automation using Python and SQL, with cross-functional collaboration across Trading, Middle Office, IT and controls.

A 2-5 year background in market risk and a quantitative degree are preferred for a permanent on-site position.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's in quantitative field.
• 2-5 years of Market Risk experience, commodities/energy a plus.
• Strong understanding of VaR, stress testing, P&L, risk limits.
• Proficient in Python and SQL; experience with data analysis and automation.
• Excel/VBA and Power BI are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Run daily Market Risk processes: report VaR, risk limits, exposures and MTM P&L.
• Monitor limit breaches and assist trading teams in risk drivers.
• Perform risk analysis including stress testing, scenario analysis, and back-testing.
• Ensure quality and completeness of market data used in risk calculations.
• Develop dashboards and automate risk analytics using Python and SQL.
• Maintain Market Risk systems and integrate with trade booking platforms.
• Collaborate with Trading, Middle Office, IT and other control functions.
• Participate in commodity strategy and market calls for market awareness.

Conocimientos

Market risk

VaR analysis

P&L analysis

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Quantitative Finance/Engineering/Math

Herramientas

Python

SQL

Excel/VBA

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

• 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 escape 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.