Market Risk Analyst - Commodities

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Slough is seeking a Market Risk Analyst specializing in commodities. The role involves innovative risk management challenges, extensive use of programming skills in Python or VBA, and collaboration with a global team on high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a quantitative field and experience in market risk within energy markets. This is a unique opportunity to further your career and contribute significantly to risk management innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field like Mathematics or Engineering.
• Strength in problem-solving and handling complex challenges.
• Experience in energy markets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance tools for monitoring market risks.
• Engage in trade modeling and stress testing across global markets.
• Manage month-end valuation controls and process improvements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Intellectual curiosity

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Mathematical Finance, Physics, Engineering, or a similar quantitative field

Tools

Excel VBA

Python

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Market Risk Analyst - Commodities, slough

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Client:

Bruin

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

What the Role Offers:

• Innovative Challenges: Work on the cutting edge of risk management, designing and enhancing tools for monitoring market, credit, and liquidity risks using advanced programming in Python or VBA.
• Technical Mastery: Gain hands-on experience with trade modeling, forward pricing curve development, and stress testing for a variety of risks across global energy markets.
• Career Growth: Be part of an international team collaborating with professionals in London, Paris, New York, and Singapore while tackling high-impact projects like model validation, VaR enhancement, and new product onboarding.
• Diverse Responsibilities: From month-end valuation controls to process improvement and change management, no two days will be the same.

What You Bring:

• A degree in Mathematics, Mathematical Finance, Physics, Engineering, or a similar quantitative field.
• Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity to navigate complex challenges.
• Proficiency in Excel VBA or Python.
• A background in Market Risk within energy markets (oil, gas, power) and knowledge of ETRM systems are a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

This is your chance to grow your expertise, work on impactful projects, and contribute to a global team driving risk management innovation.