Mandarin speaking Risk and Treasury Manager (Energy)

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Risk and Treasury Manager with expertise in market risk and credit risk management within the energy trading sector. This permanent role offers hybrid working arrangements, requiring 4 days at the office. The successful candidate will manage the implementation of risk policies and contribute to financial management duties, needing fluency in Mandarin and significant experience in a related field.

Qualifications

• Experience in product control and/or market risk in energy/commodities trading.
• Knowledge of credit and operational risks.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage market risk and conduct risk assessments.
• Assist with credit application requests.
• Oversee treasury management and bank account operations.

Skills

Fluent Mandarin

Fluent English

Strong business acumen

Organizational skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

High IT proficiency

Education

Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related fields

Tools

ETRM systems (Commodity XL preferred)

Job description

Job Description

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Ref: 23025

The Skills You'll Need: Fluent Mandarin and English, solid experience in Market Risk and/or Product Control within the Energy / Commodities Trading sector in the UK. Fundamental knowledge of Credit Risk and willingness to take on Treasury Management.

Your New Salary: up to £70k, depending on experience, plus bonus

Job Status: Permanent, hybrid working with 4 days in the office

Report to: Risk Director & Finance Director

Risk and Treasury Manager - What You'll be Doing:

1. Main Role & Responsibilities (Risk function)

Market Risk Management:

• Regular review and implementation of the company's risk management framework (policies, procedures, and methodologies) across European operations.
• Assist with risk assessment and the implementation of appropriate limits for new activities, evaluating the materiality of gaps in valuation and risk measurement of existing transactions.
• Conduct regular reviews of established limits in light of current trading strategies, and monitor compliance with policies.
• Identify, measure, manage, and report risks from trading activities.
• Provide analysis to management and trading teams on value sources, risk exposures, and scenario testing.
• Collaborate with trading, operations, finance, and other teams to support business activities.
• Produce daily and monthly P&L reports promptly.

Credit Risk Management:

• Assist with credit application requests from trading and market teams.
• Coordinate with Singapore office to communicate and report on counterparty risk issues.

Other Responsibilities:

• Product control tasks, including new business and product applications, settlement of futures and swaps, margin calls, etc.
• Operational and enterprise risk management.
• Attend regular meetings with Singapore teams and report relevant matters.
• Prepare reports and ad hoc materials as required.

2. Minor Role & Responsibilities (Finance function)

Treasury Management:

• Manage daily bank accounts, online payments, and reconciliations. Update cash flow statements.
• Monitor cash movements for timely collections and payments. Conduct monthly cash flow analysis.
• Ensure compliance with policies on currencies like EUR and GBP.
• Coordinate issuance of SBLCs/LCs, prepare loan documents, and negotiate terms.
• Support bank negotiations and handle internal applications.

The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Fluent Mandarin and English speaking and writing skills.
• Experience in product control and/or market risk in energy/commodities trading, with knowledge of credit and operational risks.
• Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related fields.
• High IT proficiency for risk quantification and reporting.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of energy commodities trading, ETRM systems (preferably Commodity XL), and regulatory compliance.
• Quantitative and analytical skills are a plus.

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