Vice President/Director Operational Risk - Commodities - Houston

JS Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commodities trading firm is seeking a Vice President/Director of Operational Risk to lead the operational risk function in Houston. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, a strong understanding of commodities products, and exceptional stakeholder management skills. This full-time role requires expertise in risk assessments and controls testing. Candidates must also possess strong communication and report writing skills. Apply directly or email for more information.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an Operational Risk role.
• In-depth understanding of commodities products required.
• Strong experience in controls testing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out operational risk assessments across departments.
• Analyze trends in key risk indicators and recommend controls.
• Update local operational risk policies for best practice.
• Prepare risk and compliance reports for board reporting.
• Provide ongoing training regarding operational risk.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Controls testing

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vice President/Director Operational Risk - Commodities - Houston

This range is provided by JS Careers. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from JS Careers

We are working with one of the leading global physical and financial commodities trading firms who are looking for an Operational Risk Director. They are looking for an experienced operational risk professional with a deep understanding of commodities products (Energy, LNG, commodities infrastructure etc) to lead the second line risk function for the Americas.

Please note this role is based in Houston, Texas and remote work is not an option.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out operational risk assessments across the various departments within the commodities business, partnering with key stakeholders with the identification of risks and mitigating controls in their business units.
• Analyzing identified trends in key risk indicators and recommending controls to prevent a repeat of risk events.
• Updating local operational risk policies to ensure best practice.
• Preparation of risk and compliance reports for board reporting.
• Provide ongoing training to the business, and staff induction regarding operational risk.

Qualifications:

• Educated to at least a Bachelors degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience acting in an Operational Risk role capacity, ideally with a background in internal audit/assurance.
• An in‑depth understanding of commodities products is required, ideally with coverage of energy trading and LNG.
• An understanding of the US regulatory environment.
• Strong experience in controls testing.
• The role requires an individual who is an effective manager of senior stakeholder relationships, with the ability to see projects through to the end.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Please apply directly or email me on [e-mail]

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Banking, Investment Banking, and Securities and Commodity Exchanges