Company:
The firm is one of the largest independent companies trading commodities today.
They handle every element involved in the sourcing of crude oil, biofuel, petroleum products, metals, metal ores and concentrates for industrial consumers.
The trade in commodities responds to a range of geo-political trends and developments, and the ability to identify and react to these is a key element of the firm's success.
Already prominent amongst the challenges and opportunities that will emerge over the medium term are increasing demand for ocean freight, changing legislation, the importance of inland road and rail transport, the rise of renewables, the demands of oil exploration and the growing influence of China on commodity markets.
The firm understands of these and other developments rests upon their diversity as a company, their long-term commitment to the commodities they trade, real-time information, research and scenario planning.
Spotting talent and encouraging individual employees to develop their skills are vital to the ability of the firm to monitor shifts in supply and demand. It is the local knowledge and networks of individuals that frequently provide them with a competitive edge when it comes to an understanding of market trends.
The role:
Trade Analysis is one of the central functions in the optimisation of business P&L and provides up to date information and market views to the business. Production of the forward curve to mark to market positions is also a key element to the communication. Other key duties include ensuring all basis risk and volumetric positions are correct and appropriate hedge actions taken, and that all executions are correctly allocated within trading system.
The risk specialist will be responsible for pre and post trade risk analysis and will need to have an understanding of the cycle from start to finish and to adapt according to market changes. The development of Trading and Deal Strategies is an important aspect to the position also. Work with global teams to integrate and create global deals desk and risk strategy.
Ideal Profile:
-Excellent market risk background (Commodities; oil),
-Ideally exposure to other asset classes,
-Strong VBA/ Excel and MS ACCESS skills,
-Great European Energy market awareness,
-Experience on VaR models and Stress Tests,
-Strong understanding of market fundamentals, trends and structures in the markets they monitor,
-Strong report writing and oral communication skills,
-Strong team player who can effectively manage and work with key risk specialists,
-Cultural Flexibility and capacity to engage with different people,
-Be proactive in risk/trade management rather than reactionary,
-Have the desire for career progression into management and trading position,
-Versatility: Can work with trading, structuring, quants, finance and senior management,
-Strong financed based educational background- MSc or equivalent degree preferred.
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