Market Risk Analyst- Agriculture, Energy & Soft Commodities

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

Job summary

An international recruitment agency is seeking a Market Risk Analyst in London to evaluate risks associated with commodities and currencies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the commodity markets, with skills in risk modelling and advanced Excel. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary between £80,000 and £100,000 per annum, focusing on risk assessments and reporting for various business lines.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commodity markets or energy sectors, especially in risk or trading.
• Understanding of commodity product structures and pricing.
• Familiarity with risk modelling and VaR methods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial risks related to commodity and currency movements.
• Develop and maintain risk reports and visualisations.
• Review and suggest improvements for risk processes.

Skills

Commodity market knowledge

Risk analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Risk modelling

VBA programming

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Overview

I am working with an international group in soft commodities, recruiting for a Market Risk Analyst in London. This role plays a pivotal part in risk evaluation and oversight for commodity exposures and FX risks spanning various business segments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess financial risks linked to commodity and currency movements across several product lines.
• Own the development and maintenance of risk reports and visualisations, working cross-functionally with teams including trading, finance, and management.
• Review and refine risk processes, suggesting improvements for efficiency and accuracy where needed.
• Deliver analytical insights on performance and exposures, supporting senior decision-makers with clear metrics.
• Flag relevant market events and communicate risk findings, ensuring action as appropriate.

Experience required

• Significant experience working within commodity markets or energy sectors, ideally in a risk or trading function.
• Understanding of how physical and financial commodity products are structured and priced.
• Familiarity with risk modelling and scenario analysis; practical knowledge of VaR methods would be welcome.
• Advanced user of Excel and VBA with the ability to streamline processes; Python and SQL experience beneficial.
• Experience with agricultural or soft commodity assets and international currency risk is an advantage.

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

Consultant: Hadjra Sohawon

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