Strategic Commodities Risk & Controls Lead

Selby Jennings; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings seeks a Commodities Risk and Controls Lead to partner with trading, operations, and technology teams to strengthen risk governance across energy markets. You will lead risk assessments, implement control improvements, and drive remediation in a fast-paced trading environment.

The role requires 8+ years in risk, controls, governance, or related functions, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills; energy/commercial trading exposure is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8+ years in risk, controls, governance, or related functions.
• Experience in financial markets, energy trading, or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and control design.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments of operational, process, and conduct-related risks across trading activities.
• Partner with trading, operations, technology, compliance, and risk teams to enhance the control environment.
• Identify risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Review new products, trading activities, and platform onboarding for governance and controls.
• Perform risk assessments and evaluate control framework effectiveness.
• Lead investigations, root-cause analysis, and remediation tracking.
• Facilitate governance forums and executive discussions.
• Prepare management reporting and dashboards for leadership.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and assurance activities.
• Drive process improvements to strengthen operations and reduce risk.
• Build relationships with business leaders as trusted risk advisor.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Governance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Selby Jennings seeks a Commodities Risk and Controls Lead to partner with trading, operations, and technology teams to strengthen risk governance across energy markets. You will lead risk assessments, implement control improvements, and drive remediation in a fast-paced trading environment.

The role requires 8+ years in risk, controls, governance, or related functions, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills; energy/commercial trading exposure is highly valued.