Market Risk Analyst- Agriculture, Energy & Soft Commodities

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Market Risk Analyst in London to focus on risk evaluation for commodity exposures and FX risks. The candidate will monitor financial risks, develop reports, and refine risk processes. Experience in commodity markets and risk modelling is essential. The role offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £100,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commodity markets or energy sectors.
• Understanding of physical and financial commodity products.
• Familiarity with risk modelling and scenario analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess financial risks linked to commodity and currency movements.
• Develop and maintain risk reports and visualisations for decision-makers.
• Communicate risk findings and flag relevant market events.

Skills

Commodity markets experience

Risk modelling knowledge

Advanced Excel and VBA

Python experience

SQL knowledge

Job description

Overview

Market Risk Analyst in London for an international group in soft commodities. This role focuses on risk evaluation and oversight for commodity exposures and FX risks across business segments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess financial risks linked to commodity and currency movements across product lines.
• Develop and maintain risk reports and visualisations, collaborating with trading, finance, and management.
• Review and refine risk processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Deliver analytical insights on performance and exposures to support senior decision-makers with clear metrics.
• Flag relevant market events and communicate risk findings, ensuring appropriate action.

Experience and Qualifications

• Significant experience in commodity markets or energy sectors, ideally in a risk or trading function.
• Understanding of physical and financial commodity products, structures, and pricing.
• Familiarity with risk modelling and scenario analysis; practical knowledge of VaR methods is welcome.
• Advanced Excel and VBA; ability to streamline processes. Python and SQL experience beneficial.
• Experience with agricultural or soft commodity assets and international currency risk is advantageous.

Application and Contact

If you meet the criteria, please apply or send a CV to [e-mail]

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Industry: Oil and Gas
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Mid Management
• Location: City of London
• Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum
• Job Reference: CAO91L-EFB5A608
• Date posted: 10 September 2025
• Consultant: Hadjra Sohawon