Senior Risk Specialist - Aluminium

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the energy and commodity trading sector is seeking a skilled professional to join their Metals trading function. This exciting opportunity involves supporting the growth of the trading desk by managing risk, ensuring accurate reporting, and implementing new controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Physical Metals, particularly Aluminium, and a proven track record in a trading environment. If you're passionate about risk management and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a global organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in Physical Metals middle office/risk is essential.
• Knowledge of Refined Metals/Aluminium markets required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely deal entry and position reporting.
• Manage risk profile in line with agreed limits.
• Interact with traders and implement new controls.

Skills

Physical Metals middle office/risk

Metals trading experience

Knowledge of Refined Metals/Aluminium

Logistics around physical non-ferrous/base metals

Balance sheet management

Teamwork

Self-starter

Fluent in English

Advanced Excel skills

Risk awareness

Tools

Excel

VBA

Job description

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Client:

Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is a global Energy & Commodity trading group, with offices worldwide, in over 45 countries.

Officially working as part of the broader Middle Office team, you will support the impressive growth of the Metals trading function globally. It is essential that the candidate has Physical Metals (ideally Aluminium) markets knowledge and proven physical metals trading, Risk / Middle Office / Trading Assistant experience.

Principal duties/responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for timely deal entry, correct position reporting, pricing reporting, and adherence to trading limits.
• Produce a daily PnL for physical metals business, with the ability to break down and explain key drivers.
• Manage the risk profile of the trading business in line with the agreed risk appetite and limits.
• Interact strongly with traders in a challenging and growing environment.
• Implement new controls: liaise with Tech team to improve and enhance processes.
• Liaise with back office, trade support, accounting, and credit teams.
• Work closely with the trading desk to understand their strategy and challenge them appropriately.

Skills:

• Strong understanding and proven experience within Physical Metals middle office/risk.
• Current experience in a similar role in a Metals trading environment is essential.
• Knowledge of Refined Metals/Aluminium (physical metals) markets is required.
• Familiarity with logistics around the physical non-ferrous/base metals market.
• Understanding of balance sheet management and funding.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Self-starter, organized, and autonomous.
• Fluent in English, both speaking and writing.
• Advanced Excel skills, VBA preferred.
• Passionate about risk and processes, capable of embedding risk awareness into daily operations.