Market Risk Manager (Freight and Downstream)

BEATHCHAPMAN (PTE. LTD.); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Commodity giant is seeking an experienced Market Risk Manager based in Singapore. The successful candidate will oversee all market risk matters for the Singapore business, specifically in the freight and downstream sectors. The role involves monitoring and analyzing market risks, developing risk metrics, and supporting hedging strategies. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience, along with a strong understanding of freight markets. This position offers an opportunity to be part of an international team.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years in a Market Risk role.
• Strong understanding of freight markets and/or downstream commodity value chains.
• Experience with risk measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze market risks related to freight and downstream exposures.
• Develop and maintain risk metrics for freight and downstream portfolios.
• Ensure accurate capture and valuation of positions.

Skills

Market risk analysis

Freight market understanding

Derivatives knowledge

Hedging strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics

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
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