Commodities Market Risk Analyst - Risk, P&L & Insights

Marlin Selection Recruitment

Greater London

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Marlin Selection Recruitment is actively seeking a Commodities Market Risk Analyst to join a London-based team. The role focuses on monitoring risk, delivering P&L and valuation reporting, and strengthening risk frameworks in a fast-paced trading environment.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years in middle office or risk within commodities, strong derivatives knowledge, advanced Excel, and SQL or similar data tools. You will collaborate with traders and finance to drive performance insights.

Qualifications

2-5 years of experience in a middle office, market risk, or product control role within the Commodities market.
Strong understanding of financial products and derivatives.
Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of data tools (SQL or similar).
Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly.

Responsibilities

Monitor daily trading activity to ensure risks are captured and within limits.
Produce timely and reliable P&L and valuation reports.
Support and improve risk frameworks and control processes underpinning trading operations.
Build tools and reports to help the business understand market exposures and trends.
Collaborate with traders, finance, and risk teams to support decision-making and performance analysis.