Head of Market Risk

Overview

A leading and forward-thinking energy company is looking for a Head of Market Risk to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, analysing Power & Gas markets, supporting optimizing trading strategies and contributing to this PnL driven desk.

With rapid expansion and evolving market presence, they offer a unique opportunity for a Senior Leader to play a critical role in advancing the mission. If you are driven by excellence, eager to make an impact, and ready to apply your expertise in risk management, this is your chance to grow alongside a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Engage daily with the Head of Desks and Trading teams to assess position management and support the design of hedging strategies that maximize the risk/reward ratio
• Lead risk management by creating frameworks that mitigate risks and drive growth
• Oversee trading activities, monitor positions, track PnL, and analyze risk data
• Solve complex market risk issues with innovative, actionable solutions
• Lead risk modeling and analytics to optimize market positioning
• Shape and evolve the businesses' risk policies and procedures in partnership with senior leaders
• Conduct advanced risk assessments, including VaR back-testing, sensitivity analysis, and scenario testing
• Lead model validation efforts and ensure regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with senior leadership to influence daily decisions and long-term strategy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of market risk management experience, with a passion for energy markets
• Strong knowledge of European power, gas and/or LNG markets
• Experience at an Energy Trading firm, a (European) Gas & Power utility or Commodities Hedge Fund
• Expertise in asset-backed trading, power plants, PPAs, and regasification terminals
• Knowledge of advanced options trading is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex risk data into clear insights, English mandatory