Junior Risk Analyst
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Belgium
- Location
- Switzerland
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 11 Jul 2022
- Ref
- JN -032022-5383668
- Contact
- Alexia Giansily
- Job role
- Compliance/risk
- Sector
- Energy/utilities
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry level, Placement
The successful candidate will join the existing Risk team.
Client Details
Our client is a well established commodity trading company based in Geneva.
Description
- Responsible for correct position and pricing reporting as part of Regional VaR publication
- Production of a daily VaR attribution, ability to produce a breakdown and explain key drivers - linear and non-linear portfolios
- Production of risk position breakdown and risk decomposition, all substantiated with commentary explaining key position, price and volatility movements
- Manage and monitor the risk profile of the trading business in line with the agreed risk limits
- Interaction with traders in a challenging and growing environment
- Implement new controls: liaise with IT team to improve and enhance processes
- Supporting Front Office in new business activities by evaluating risks embedded in new business or complex transactions
- Liaise with back-office/trade support/accounting/credit teams
Profile
- University Degree in a relevant discipline - Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering
- Passionate about risk and processes, capable of working with the business lines to embed risk awareness and culture into everyday processes
- Interest in translating complex mathematical problems into deliverable solutions
- Process improvement mindset
- Self-starter, able to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Technically competent in setting-up/managing ETRM systems and tools
- Fluent English, speaking and writing
- Advanced Excel skills, VBA, Python. Knowledge of a Data Visualization tool is a plus.
- Experience: 0-2 years
- Interest towards global commodities markets, or strong will to learn about them
Job Offer
This is a full time permanent position, and a great opportunity to join a young and dynamic team.