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Commodities Market Risk Manager – VP
Market Risk – VP Level (Commodities) – New York
Location: New York (Hybrid)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Job Description
We are working with a global trading firm that is seeking a VP-level Market Risk professional to join their growing risk function in New York. This front-office-aligned role offers significant exposure to both physical and financial commodities, with a particular focus on energy markets.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to step into a fast-paced, commercially-focused environment with meaningful influence over risk oversight and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide daily oversight of market risk across energy and commodity trading portfolios
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Monitor exposures, risk limits, and escalate breaches as appropriate
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Perform stress testing, scenario analysis, and contribute to the improvement of risk models
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Partner with trading, product control, technology, and compliance teams
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Help enhance ETRM systems, reporting capabilities, and controls
Requirements:
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Proven experience in market risk within a commodities trading environment
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Strong product knowledge across energy markets (e.g., natural gas, LNG, oil)
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Technical proficiency in Excel; familiarity with VBA, Python, or SQL is advantageous
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Experience with ETRM platforms (e.g., Endur) preferred
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Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working closely with trading desks
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Degree in a relevant discipline (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering)
Apply Now
For more information or to apply, please submit your CV below or contact Georgina Carter at gec@barclaysimpson.com
We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.
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