Commodities Trading Risk Specialist

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Market Risk Manager - Commodities Trading

Location: London

Job Type: Full-time

About Us: Barclay Simpson is a leading global bank and a top player in commodities trading. We are dedicated to excellence and innovation, providing robust financial solutions worldwide.

About the Role:

  • Daily Analysis: Monitor traded positions, inventory, risk, VaR/SVaR, and stress scenarios, ensuring alignment with risk policies.
  • Integrity Attestation: Validate VaR/SVaR integrity, investigate changes, and perform key back-testing controls.
  • Risk Identification: Identify and escalate Risks not in VaR (RNiV) to the relevant teams.
  • Risk Factor Maintenance: Maintain energy risk factor time series and conduct historical simulation analysis.
  • Parameter Validation: Propose and validate energy risk factor parameters for stress testing.
  • Risk Controls: Implement and review market risk controls for energy portfolios.
  • Risk Simulation: Assess key risk factors' impact using simulation tools and validate P&L for back-testing.
  • Compliance: Ensure adherence to market and commodity risk regulations and frameworks.
  • Regulatory Deliveries: Complete regulatory risk tasks accurately and on time.
  • Stakeholder Relations: Build strong connections with Risk, Treasury, Finance, and Audit teams.
  • New Product Assessment: Challenge risk assessments for new products, ensuring policy compliance.
  • Market Monitoring: Monitor markets to identify changes impacting energy risk profiles.
  • Performance Objectives: Achieve targets set by the Head of Market Risk

Requirements:

  • Strong analytical skills with deep market risk knowledge.
  • Experience in energy commodities trading preferred.
  • Proficient in risk management tools.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks collaboratively.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards for market and commodity risk.

Why Work with Us:

  • Work under an outstanding manager known for team support and development.
  • Be part of a globally recognized financial institution.
  • Thrive in a dynamic environment with growth opportunities.
  • Collaborate with a talented team.
  • Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits.


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