Base Metals Risk Senior Manager

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom ICBC Standard Bank Full time
Job Description

This role is responsible for providing market risk control coverage of Traded Metals business within Global Markets. The successful candidate will identify, monitor, challenge and report the firm's market risks relating to Metals business across both physical, linear and derivative trading books.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Daily analysis on traded position and Inventory, risk, VaR/ SVaR, stress scenario exposures vs respective controls and ensure response action in accordance with relevant Market Risk and physical commodities risk policies.
  • Attest to the daily integrity of the VaR/SVaR, by investigating underlying causes/changes to the positions and risk in addition to performing key relevant back testing controls.
  • Identify Risks not in VaR (RNiV) and escalating such risks to Risk Methodologies & Analytics
  • Risk factor time series maintenance on the metals Asset Class to ensure integrity on VaR and stress formats and other associated analysis involving historical simulation.
  • Validate and where necessary propose design input to metals risk factor parameters on pillar stresses and point of weakness stresses.
  • Implement, develop, monitor and review appropriate market risk controls and reporting for applicable physical & trading derivative metals portfolios.
  • Highlight key risk factors and concentrations and their potential impact on the P&L using risk simulation tools.
Key Requirements:
  • Strong experience working in Base Metals discipline of a Buy or Sell side trading institution across GLOBAL or either Europe, America's, or Asia Pacific jurisdictions.
  • Proven current market risk or product control experience in Base Metals at Senior Manager level.
  • Technical base metal risk understanding in derivative and Physical Metals products UK, US and Asia Metals exchange futures OTC linear and non-linear products Financing and intermediation of Physical Base Metal product Funding behavior and risk associated with the above 3 points.
  • Must be strong communicator to identify and challenge on all evolving market risks at senior Trading, Risk and Front Office.
  • Agility to cover line risk across all precious and base metal products RTB but also be point person for developments to risk programs or frameworks which have CTB or regulatory consequences.
  • Minimum Degree or equivalent in a Quantitative/Science or accounting.
Educational Background and Work Experience:

The ideal candidate should possess a strong educational background in quantitative sciences or accounting and significant work experience in the field of base metals risk management. A proven track record of success in managing market risk is essential for this role.

Why Join Us?

ICBC Standard Bank offers a dynamic and challenging work environment that provides opportunities for professional growth and development. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding customer expectations.



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