Senior Market Risk Analyst

A Senior Market Risk Analyst position is currently available, offering an excellent opportunity for an individual with a good understanding of the energy and natural resources sector. The role requires a candidate with an analytical mindset who can create comprehensive risk reports and provide strategic market insights.

Client Details

Our client is a leading international payer in the energy and natural resources sector. Employing over 1,000 staff in the UK, the company focuses on delivering sustainable and innovative energy solutions. They are based in Yorkshire.

Description

- Acting as the owner of Key Risk Metrics and ensuring constant relevance of these metrics

- Actively participating in the Energy Supply UK LRMC and GEMS B2B Supply Risk Committee

- Documentation of risk processes, procedures and policies.

- Investigation and analysis of commercial risks, including sensitivity and Value at Risk analysis, together with regular validation through back-testing.

- Lead role in the Risk System Development program, leading to automated Risk Monitoring, Measuring and Reporting

- Monitoring hedging strategies and mismatch limits.

- Quantitative analysis of potential new business opportunities from a Market Risk perspective.

- Running routine end-of-day processes relating to trading activities

- Validation of all commodity forward curves.

Profile

The successful candidate should have:

- Masters Level education

- 5 years' experience in banking and/or commodity markets

- Expertise in Market Risk related topics (regulation, liquidity, key risk metrics)

- You are well versed in data analysis, with both theoretical (statistics and econometric models)

and practical focuses (Database, APIs, Python)

Job Offer

• A competitive salary depending on experience
• The opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive team environment.
• A modern office located in the heart of Leeds.
• The chance to contribute to the growth and success of a leading energy company.