Interim Market Risk Manager

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an experienced Interim Market Risk Manager in Swindon to support their Finance function. This role involves overseeing market risk management, analytics, and control framework development in a dynamic trading environment. Candidates with strong analytical skills and experience in the energy sector are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in market risk, middle office, or product control within energy/commodities sector.
• Understanding of derivatives, market dynamics, and risk management tools.
• Self-starter with process improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Act as an independent control function for trading activity.
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting of P&L, valuations, and adjustments.
• Develop and monitor risk mitigation strategies including VaR limits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Process improvement

Risk management tools

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

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Interim Market Risk Manager, Swindon, Wiltshire

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Client:

Communicate Recruitment Solutions

Location:

Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

A leading energy company is seeking an experienced professional to join its growing Finance function, with a specific focus on Market Risk and Middle Office oversight. This role is at the intersection of trading oversight, risk analytics, and control framework development, supporting a dynamic and globally active trading operation.

The Opportunity

This is a broad and high-impact role, responsible for shaping and embedding the group's approach to market risk management and lifecycle controls. Working with the Market Risk Lead, you will help form the structure of the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an independent control function, ensuring trading activity remains within risk appetite and internal policies.
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting of P&L, mark-to-market valuations, and valuation adjustments.
• Design, implement, and enhance risk frameworks and lifecycle control processes.
• Develop and monitor risk mitigation strategies including VaR limits, stop-losses, and capital-at-risk thresholds.
• Collaborate with Finance, Trading, and Risk stakeholders to identify process improvements and drive reporting and analytics innovation.

Your Background

• Experience in market risk, middle office, or product control within the energy or commodities sector.
• Understanding of derivatives, market dynamics, and risk management tools (VaR, stress testing, Monte Carlo).
• Advanced Excel skills; SQL/database knowledge is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and clear communication abilities to convey complex ideas.
• Self-starter with a focus on process improvement and control design.

Why Apply?

Opportunity to join a forward-looking business during strategic growth, shaping risk practices in a collaborative environment with visibility across Finance and front office. The role may be temp to perm.