Market Risk Manager
Are you an experienced risk professional seeking to take on a pivotal role within a dynamic and growing energy trading environment? We are partnering with a leading international energy company to find a Risk Manager to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in managing trading risks within the European gas and power markets while working in a collaborative and high-performance setting.
The Role:
As a Risk Manager, you will be responsible for assessing and managing the risks associated with energy trading, focusing on the gas and power markets. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Risk Analysis & Reporting: Provide clear and concise risk insights to both traders and senior management to support decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Portfolio & Business Risk Assessment: Develop and implement risk strategies for renewable PPAs and long-term contracts, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Risk Governance & Controls: Define, monitor, and enforce limits while contributing to the risk frameworks that maintain operational and financial integrity.
- System Implementation: Support the rollout of a new risk management system for power assets, ensuring smooth implementation and integration into the firm’s operations.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong Risk Management Experience: Proven experience in energy trading, asset trading, or financial markets, with a strong focus on managing trading risks.
- Risk Analysis Expertise: In-depth understanding of delta, gamma, and vega risk positions, and how they apply to market trading.
- Exposure to Renewable Energy: Experience with renewable energy markets, PPAs, and long-term contracts will be considered a strong asset.
- Analytical Mindset: Ability to assess complex data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
- Educational Background: A degree in Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or another relevant quantitative field.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: A highly competitive salary, with an attractive benefits package.
- Career Development: Access to training and career development opportunities within a leading energy company.
- Hybrid Working Model: Flexibility to work both from the office and remotely, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to a fast-growing sector, we encourage you to apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion. We look forward to hearing from you!
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your CV and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organisations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.
That's why we recommend registering your CV so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.
Yes, we help with CV and interview preparation. From customised support on how to optimise your CV to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.