Senior Market Risk Analyst (Commodities; Derivatives)

THE EDGE PARTNERSHIP HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global commodities trading firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Market Risk Analyst. You will enhance risk governance and analytical frameworks for commodities. Candidates must have at least 7 years in market risk with expertise in VaR metrics and strong Excel skills. This role emphasizes clear communication with trading and commercial teams while developing market risk analytics across the APAC region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in commodity trading or related financial markets.
• Practical hands-on experience with VaR and other key market risk metrics.
• Ability to communicate clearly with trading and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve market risk analytics within the APAC region.
• Produce daily risk reports on exposure and emerging risks.
• Analyze risk in assets and physical positions using various techniques.
• Support enforcement of global risk controls and reporting standards.

Skills

Commodity trading experience

Market risk analytics

Strong Excel skills

Knowledge of Python / SQL / R / C

Job description

Senior Market Risk Analyst — (Commodities: Derivatives)

My Client is a leading global commodities trading firm with a fast-growing presence across Asia-Pacific, connecting producers and consumers in more than 50 countries. With a strong footprint across key commodity supply chains, we are committed to supporting the world’s evolving food needs.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Market Risk Analyst to strengthen risk governance, support regional trading teams, and enhance analytical risk frameworks for our commodities portfolio.

Responsibilties

• Develop and improve market risk analytics and methodologies within the APAC region.
• Produce daily risk reports to highlight exposure, key market movements, and emerging risks.
• Work closely with Front Office and stakeholders across Risk, Operations, Finance and IT to ensure accurate capture and measurement of risks.
• Understand trading strategies and connect market movements to portfolio P&L and Value-at-Risk (VaR) changes.
• Identify and explain the risk impact of commercial and trading activities with clear insights for management.
• Analyze risk in assets, physical positions, and fixed commitments using scenario, historical and fundamental techniques.
• Build tools or models to better capture optionality and dynamic risk exposures.
• Support enforcement of global risk controls, policies, and reporting standards in the region.
• Escalate material risks promptly to senior leadership.

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in commodity trading, market risk, research, middle office or related financial markets environment.
• Familiarity with physical commodities, futures and FX exposures.
• Strong understanding of price risk, exposure management and derivatives, including options and Greeks, embedded optionality
• Practical hands‑on experience with VaR and other key market risk metrics.
• Ability to communicate clearly with trading and commercial teams.
• Highly proactive, analytical and able to operate independently.
• Strong Excel skills required; knowledge of Python / SQL / R / C would be advantageous.

Please contact Brendan Low or email your CV directly in Word format to [e-mail]

Please note that due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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