Risk Management Specialist for Commodities

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Citi Full time

Job Summary

As a Risk Management Specialist for Commodities, you will be responsible for overseeing all risk-taking and trading activities globally for the Commodities business. This includes analyzing and opining on the risk associated with new significant transactions and all risks aggregated at the portfolio level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess the risk for new trade types by using existing tools or developing new analytics, determining parameters to stay within risk appetite and stress associated hedging strategy.
  • Ensure trading performance is within agreed risk framework and take required action such as tweaking risk allocation, stopping traders out, etc.
  • Produce reports that properly reflect risk and performance, articulating drivers behind those risk and performance.
  • Create a strong rapport with traders by helping them understand risk and P&L in their books and at the same time by challenging their market views and positioning.
  • Communicate on emerging risk themes and escalate pressing matters with senior management.

Requirements

  • Degree in a quantitative or financial discipline.
  • Previous experience in a quantitative or risk function.
  • Knowledge and experience in Commodities markets (Metals, Power & Gas, Oil etc.) a plus.
  • Knowledge of financial instruments and risk metrics.
  • Quantitative skills including mathematics involved in risk estimation and modelling.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be a self-starter, lateral thinker, flexible, innovative and adaptive.
  • Ability to work collaboratively at all levels of the organisation as well as ability to challenge status quo.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent project management and organisational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python etc is a plus.

Citi is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.



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