Product Risk Analyst

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Product Risk Analyst to join their risk management team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with product and/or market risk experience to contribute to managing and controlling front-line trading risks.

POSITION INFO:
Job Opportunity: Product Risk Analyst
Reporting to: Risk Management

The role will involve ensuring that senior management has a clear understanding of the risk-reward profile of the trading books, as well as accurately valuing physical exposures such as oil cargoes, electricity generation, and gas deliveries. Experience in product and/or market risk is a mandatory requirement for this role.

As a Product Risk Analyst, you will collaborate with London Risk Managers, senior risk management, and Traders, supporting risk reporting, data analysis, and system development, all within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with London Risk Managers, senior risk management, and Traders.
• Generate and analyze daily risk reports, including the desk’s P&L.
• Assist with developing and optimizing systems, processes, and reporting mechanisms.
• Present findings to traders and senior management in a clear, actionable manner.
• Proactively identify potential issues, ensuring reports are accurate and risks are mitigated.
• Engage with London Risk Managers and senior risk management teams to discuss issues logically and clearly.
• Present complex issues to teams in a concise and understandable format.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and duties as required by the team.

• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Computer Science, or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical).
• Experience in product and/or market risk is an absolute must.