Expert Market Risk Analyst

Location: London

Salary: £80,000- £115,000

My client, a leading energy trading company is seeking a skilled Market Risk Analyst to join its dynamic team. As a key member of the Market Risk team, you will play a crucial role in identifying, evaluating, and controlling market risks associated with our diverse portfolio of physical and contractual assets.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, assess, report, and monitor market risks across our commodity portfolio

• Analyse trading and hedging strategies, highlighting material weaknesses or overlooked risks

• Produce market risk reports and provide ad hoc analysis, with a focus on reconciling and commenting on market risk measures

• Provide risk insights to senior management through scenario analyses and quantitative modelling

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and test new business and product frameworks

• Maintain strong knowledge of energy markets, staying updated on industry developments

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in an Energy/Commodity Trading firm or Investment Bank

• Degree(s) in quantitative/technical subjects or relevant professional certifications

• Strong knowledge of physical and financial wholesale energy markets, preferably with a focus on LNG

• Proficiency in risk management methodologies such as Value at Risk, Stress Testing, and Option Pricing

• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commercial awareness

• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as VBA, SQL, Power BI, Python, R, MATLAB, C#, C++.NET, Alteryx

If you're interested in this role click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email your CV to Hadjra.Sohawon@goodmanmasson.com to ensure that you do not miss out on this excellent opportunity!

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