Market Risk Analyst (Agricultural, Commodities, Trading)

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Singapore is searching for a Market Risk Analyst to monitor and analyze risk exposures across the agri-commodities portfolio. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years in market risk roles with strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel is essential, and knowledge of Python or Power BI is advantageous. The position involves developing risk frameworks and supporting daily risk reporting activities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in market risk, trading risk, or similar analytical roles within the commodities trading sector.
• Practical experience in risk modeling tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze market risk exposures across the agri-commodities portfolio.
• Develop, implement, and maintain market risk frameworks.
• Support daily risk reporting activities.
• Partner with commercial, origination, logistics, and finance teams.
• Track and communicate key market developments.
• Contribute to automation and digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Python

Power BI

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze market risk exposures across the agri-commodities portfolio, ensuring alignment with commercial strategies and the company’s risk appetite.
• Develop, implement, and maintain market risk frameworks, including Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, scenario analysis, and exposure limit monitoring.
• Support daily risk reporting activities, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Partner with commercial, origination, logistics, and finance teams to promote risk awareness and enhance trading performance within established risk parameters.
• Track and communicate key market developments — including geopolitical, macroeconomic, and supply-demand factors — that may influence commodity prices.
• Continuously refine risk reporting processes and contribute to automation and digital transformation initiatives within the risk management function.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in market risk, trading risk, or similar analytical roles within the commodities trading sector.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with practical experience in risk modeling tools and methodologies.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in data analysis; familiarity with Python, Power BI, or similar tools is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively in dynamic, cross-functional environments.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants, kindly send your resume in MS WORD format to myreen.chuah(at)trustrecruit.com.sg

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