Commodities – Market Risk Analyst

Barclay Simpson; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global ingredients business in London is looking for a Market Risk Analyst. In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with traders to assess risk across commodity markets and enhance reporting tools. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in market risk, derivatives, and proficiency in Excel/VBA, with further knowledge in Python or SQL valued.

Qualifications

• Background in market risk, trading, banking, or commodities.
• Strong understanding of derivatives and trading concepts.
• Proactive mindset with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with traders and stakeholders to assess and monitor risk.
• Build and improve reporting tools for market and currency exposures.
• Influence risk strategy across diverse products.

Skills

Market risk analysis

Understanding of derivatives

Proficiency in Excel/VBA

Knowledge of Python

Knowledge of SQL

Job description

We’re working with a global ingredients business at the heart of the food & beverage supply chain, looking to hire aMarket Risk Analystinto their central London office. This is a hands-on role where you’ll collaborate closely with traders and senior stakeholders to assess and monitor risk across a variety of commodity markets. You’ll play a key part in building and improving reporting tools, challenging existing processes, and delivering valuable insight into market and currency exposures. What they’re looking for:

• A background in market risk within a trading, banking, or commodities environment
• Strong understanding of derivatives and physical trading concepts
• Confident with Excel/VBA and ideally Python or SQL
• A proactive mindset and ability to work independently
• You’ll be expected to work from the London office5 days a week.

If you're looking for a dynamic role where you can take ownership, influence risk strategy, and work across diverse products — feel free to get in touch to learn more. Please contact Georgina - [e-mail] - to learn more.