Market Risk Analyst

3Degrees Group, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B Corp in the environmental commodities market is seeking a Market Risk Analyst. This role involves implementing risk management infrastructure and collaborating with trading teams. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills and a background in financial modeling, with experience in R or Python. The position offers a hybrid work style and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Flexible PTO

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience or a graduate degree in a quantitative field.
• Strong quantitative, technical, and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Support market & liquidity risk oversight across environmental commodities.
• Maintain and enhance risk models and tools.

Skills

Analytical

Quantitative

Technical

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Masters in Finance

Masters in Economics

Masters in Mathematics

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Excel VBA

Tableau

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Description

Every day, we work together for what matters – bold, swift, and equitable climate action.

About The Role

At 3Degrees, a leading B Corp in the environmental commodities market, we're on a mission to empower organizations to achieve a sustainable future. We are seeking a Market Risk Analyst to help implement a risk management infrastructure. This full-time, exempt role reports to the Head of Risk and offers a hybrid work style in San Francisco, Portland, ME, Portland, OR, or New York, NY, with consideration for exceptional remote candidates within the US. Periodic travel may be required.

Responsibilities

1. Support market & liquidity risk oversight across various environmental commodities markets.
2. Maintain and enhance risk models and tools to measure market exposure and price risk.
3. Validate trader marks and contribute to model governance.
4. Adapt existing models and develop new ones for emerging markets.
5. Collaborate with trading and operations teams to ensure accurate risk metrics.
6. Use R, Python, or Excel VBA for modeling; SQL and Tableau for data infrastructure.
7. Contribute to cash flow forecasting and working capital modeling.
8. Partner with the trading desk on risk management and strategy.
9. Assist in other risk initiatives.

About You

You are analytical, with a strong background in market risk, financial modeling, and coding. You enjoy working independently and collaboratively, with curiosity and adaptability. Qualifications include:

• 2+ years of experience or a graduate degree in a quantitative field.
• Masters in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related.
• Strong quantitative, technical, and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of finance and risk management fundamentals.
• Coding in R or Python, SQL, and Excel VBA.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated with good time management.
• Experience with Tableau and renewable energy markets is a plus.
• Certifications like FRM, PRM, CFA are a plus.

Success Metrics

Within 30 days: Gain knowledge of portfolios, operate existing models, and build relationships. Within 90 days: Manage risk reports, improve models, understand data pipelines. Within 6 months: Lead model development, present insights, expand markets. Within 1 year: Be a strategic risk partner, improve infrastructure, contribute to best practices.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000 - $115,000, dependent on location and experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible PTO, and more.
• Discretionary bonus programs may apply.

Diversity & Inclusion

3Degrees is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales