Market Risk Specialist

We are supporting a London-based client with the recruitment of a Market Risk Specialist on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have a background in market risk management, as well as experience in commodities and derivatives. Additionally you’ll be comfortable liaising with trading teams and other departments across the business, and advising on market risk. This role requires working with a large degree of autonomy, and activities will include identifying, understanding, measuring, analysing, and mitigating market risks stemming from various supply & trading activity across the globe. Your key areas of responsibility will include: Identify, analyse and mitigate market risks through the use of financial instruments Validate and assess charges for key market risks in order to approve new deals and provide support to supply & trading in taking on risk Continuously monitor the supply & trading portfolio and associated exposures on risks and ensure they remain within acceptable limits Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting to senior management highlighting key risk metrics, emerging risks, and compliance with risk policies Do you have: 4 years experience working in commodities risk management or product control? In-depth understanding of the energy industry, with a particular emphasis on the European Power & Gas markets and associated products? Experience dealing with risk management governance processes? Proficiency in MS Excel? Strong communication skills, and the ability to work with a degree of autonomy? Please contact either Guy Middleton or Rachael Turquand to discuss this opportunity further.