Market risk manager – Commodities

Description: My Client is looking for a front office risk manager to join their team. They will collaborate closely with senior management to shape risk management practices at one of the world’s largest clearing houses. Manage day-to-day risk operations, drive improvements, and implement new risk management tools. Responsibilities include adherence to regulatory standards, model evaluation, policy enhancement, and fostering a strong risk culture.

 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to risk management framework and policies in line with regulatory and industry standards.
• Monitor model performance tests and evaluate model appropriateness for policy adherence.
• Identify areas for risk model, process, or infrastructure enhancements.
• Conduct mathematical/statistical analysis to refine risk models.
• Collaborate on key policy and methodology development.
• Liaise with clearing members, risk committees, and senior management.

Requirements:

• Strong quantitative background, analytical skills, and experience in risk management required.
• Proficiency in financial derivatives products across multiple asset classes.
• Strong experience with risk management models and techniques like Value at Risk, Liquidity Risk models, backtesting, and stress testing.
• Ability to lead a small risk team and foster a strong risk culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating risk issues to senior management.
• 3+ days in the office required
• Preferred experience with SQL and Python.

If you’re ready to drive risk management excellence in a dynamic environment, apply now!