Market Risk Analyst

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom E1 EDF Trading Full time
Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world

When you join EDF Trading you'll become part of a diverse international team of experts who challenge conventional ideas, test new approaches and think outside the box.

Energy markets evolve rapidly so our team needs to remain agile, flexible and ready to spot opportunities across all the markets we trade in: power, gas, LNG, LPG, oil and environmental products.

EDF Group and our customers all over the world trust that their assets are managed by us in the most effective and efficient manner and are protected through expert risk management. Trading for over 20 years, it's experience that makes us leaders in the field. Energy is what we do.

Most of all, we value our people. Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits which include hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi-annual health assessment, corporate gym memberships, electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities and much more. We even provide free fruit to keep you healthy.

Gender balance and inclusion are very high on the agenda at EDF Trading so you will become part of an ever-diversifying family of around 800 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo and Houston. Regular social and networking events, both physical and virtual, will ensure that you always feel connected to your colleagues and the business.

Who are we? We are EDF Trading, part of the EDF Group, a world leader in low-carbon sustainable electricity generation partnered with JERA, one of Japan's largest utilities; the perfect organisation at which to begin or progress your career in the commodities sector.

Join us, make a difference and help shape the future of energy.

Job Description:

Department

The Market Risk team provides an independent view of EDF Trading's market risk exposure for all physical and financial energy trading activity. The team is responsible for the design of risk methodologies, implementation of a suitable risk control framework and providing quantitative and qualitative market risk analysis and control solutions.

Position purpose
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly market risk reports including VaR, options and stress testingAnalyse and quantify the risk of the company's portfolio across commodities and productsPrepare analysis as directed by manager for consideration by the Global Risk CommitteeContribute to the design and implemention of a holistic risk control framework with focus on market risk Support a risk conscious culture and promote best practice controls within the organisation through interaction with commercial and control teams across geographies.Provide support within the Market Risk team for the validation and optimisation of risk models, including system testing and development.Provide leadership on global position limits adherence, ensuring appropriate monitoring, aggregation and compliance across group businesses. Provide effective liaison with regulatory bodies as needed.

Experience required
A background in risk management within an investment bank or energy trading company will be a plus (couple of years of minimum experience)Graduate qualification in any or combination of the following subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Economics, Computing and Business or equivalent experienceKnowledge of Value-At-Risk, stress testing, scenario analysis, and other market risk techniquesKnowledge of energy commodities and derivatives productsGood knowledge of position limit regimes in North America and Europe will be considered a plus

Technical requirements
Strong Excel, VBA, SQL and/or Python skills essential, proficient in other MS Office products, including Power BIStrong quantitative aptitude, and ability to read and understand complex mathematical equationsKnowledge of Matlab will be considered a plus

Person specification
Excellent analytical skills and a focus on accuracy and precisionStrong written and verbal communication with ability to present quantitative analysis to all audiencesProactive with the ability to thrive in a team environment under often disparate and conflicting pressures

Hours of work:

8.30am - 5.30pm / 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
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