Energy Risk Analyst — LNG, Power & Emissions (Hybrid)

Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd is seeking a Risk Analyst for a leading global energy trading organisation based in London. You will work on real-time front-line control and business information for management and traders, including daily PNL, risk reporting and risk analysis.

The role supports Front Office and Back Office processes, ETRM systems, and development of risk metrics, with emphasis on accuracy, visibility and timely risk insights. Hybrid working pattern applied.

Qualifications

• University degree in a numerate discipline (e.g. economics, mathematics, finance, engineering).
• 2-3 years’ experience in a risk role within a commodity trading environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of LNG, Power and Emissions markets and risk metrics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review daily P&L and risk reports, monitoring limits and coordinating with teams.
• Analyse PnL by trading strategy and by PnL drivers (commodity moves/FX/IR/Greeks).
• Ensure risk limits are adhered to and assist in mitigating actions after breaches.
• Assist with identifying significant risk drivers and providing transparency to senior management.
• Support front office in obtaining approvals for new and non-standard products.
• Define forward curves methodologies for mark-to-market and fair value reporting.
• Contribute to month/quarter/year-end closing and reconciliations with Back Office.
• Provide information and commentary for bi-weekly Risk Committee meetings.
• Review and approve changes to the Endur ETRM system and ensure trading procedure compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of Power, Emissions and LNG market signposts and trends.

Skills

P&L reporting

Risk analysis

VaR analysis

Python

SQL

VBA

Excel

Endur ETRM

Communication

Market knowledge

Education

University degree in a numerate discipline

Tools

Excel

VBA

Python

SQL

Matlab

Endur ETRM

Job description

Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd is seeking a Risk Analyst for a leading global energy trading organisation based in London. You will work on real-time front-line control and business information for management and traders, including daily PNL, risk reporting and risk analysis.

The role supports Front Office and Back Office processes, ETRM systems, and development of risk metrics, with emphasis on accuracy, visibility and timely risk insights. Hybrid working pattern applied.