Risk Analyst

Gerald Group; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time

Job summary

Gerald Group in Stamford, CT is seeking a detail-oriented Risk Analyst to join its Risk team on the trading floor. The role involves reconciling, analyzing, and reporting P&L and risk positions, requiring strong interpersonal skills to liaise with Traders and other departments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of experience preferably in trading/commodity industry.
• Extremely accurate, detail oriented, and organized.
• Availability to work extended hours as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation of Risk/Trading system P&L to trader’s P&L.
• Identifies and reconciles discrepancies that impact the P&L.
• Runs EOD revaluation processes.

Skills

Strong analytic and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Detail oriented

Organized

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are:

Gerald Group is a leading private global metals trading company founded in 1962. Its business consists of the physical sale, development, trade and structured financing of commodities and commodity linked assets. Gerald is a diversified metals trader, across precious and non-precious metals and operates on a global basis and with mining and metals assets and facilities in various jurisdictions. The Group provides trading and investment solutions to both producer and consumer clients worldwide.

Position Summary:

Gerald Metals, based in Stamford, CT, is seeking a Risk Analyst to work within the Risk team on the trading floor. The candidate should be extremely detail oriented and understand the importance of accuracy in the core functions of this role. The Risk Analyst is responsible for reconciling, analyzing, and reporting the middle office P&L and risk position. The ideal candidate will possess the interpersonal skills to work well with all levels and personalities as the role requires working closely with Traders, Trading Assistants, as well as Accounting, Distribution, and Treasury Depts.

Responsibilities:

• Daily reconciliation of Risk/Trading system P&L to trader’s P&L
• Performs analysis to ensure accuracy of P&L
• Identifies and reconciles discrepancies that impact the P&L and posts adjustments and/or reserves
• Understands and reports P&L and MTM attributes and movements
• Runs EOD revaluation processes
• Reconciles, ensures accuracy of, and reports Risk position
• Validates market valuation
• Monitors and ensures compliance of control policies and procedures
• Fields and responds to inquiries from management, traders, and external auditors
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 3 – 5 years of experience preferably in trading/commodity industry
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong proficiency in Excel
• Extremely accurate, detail oriented, and organized
• Ability to liaise and work well with all levels and personalities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment and often in stressful situations
• Availability to work extended hours as necessary
• Ability to work in office 5 days a week

Employee Programs & Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Saving Account
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Our teams consist of professionals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, all of which contribute to the efficacy and profitability of our operations. We take pride in our contributions in aiding developing economies, reducing carbon emissions, and in building towards a more progressive and equitable future.