Market Risk Manager (Freight and Downstream)

BEATHCHAPMAN (PTE. LTD.); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Commodity giant in Singapore is seeking a Market Risk Manager to oversee market risks related to freight and downstream commodities. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience in market risk, possesses strong knowledge of freight markets, and has expertise in hedging strategies and risk measurement techniques. You will report to the Global Head and work within an international team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the organization’s risk management efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in a Market Risk role.
• Strong understanding of freight markets and commodity value chains.
• Experience with derivatives and risk measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze market risks for freight and downstream exposures.
• Develop and maintain risk metrics for the portfolios.
• Ensure accurate capture of physical and derivative positions.
• Assess exposure to various freight rates.
• Support hedging strategies using derivatives.

Skills

Market Risk Analysis

Freight Market Understanding

Hedging Strategies

Risk Measurement Techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

The Role

My client is a global Commodity giant and we are looking for a Market Risk Manager in Singapore. The ideal candidate with come with experience in Freight and Downstream, and you will be overseeing all SG Market Risk matters for the business. Reporting up to the Global Head, you will also be part of an international team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze market risks related to freight, refined products, and downstream exposures
• Develop and maintain risk metrics (e.g. VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis) for freight and downstream portfolios
• Ensure accurate capture and valuation of physical and derivative positions
• Assess exposure to freight rates (e.g. tanker, dry bulk, time charter, spot exposure)
• Support hedging strategies using freight derivatives (e.g. FFAs) where applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• At least 7 years in a Market Risk role
• Strong understanding of freight markets and/or downstream commodity value chains
• Experience with derivatives, hedging strategies, and risk measurement techniques
• Ideally experienced in managing a team

EA Personnel No R1985201
BeathChapman Pte Ltd
Licence No 16S8112