Description
Job Description:
We are seeking a Market Risk Analyst who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is adept at managing risk associated with commodity trading, particularly in FX and Macro instruments. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background and the ability to develop risk-tracking mechanisms from the ground up on the FX and Macro instruments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain robust risk management frameworks and policies to identify, measure, and manage market risk effectively.
- Conduct thorough market analysis to understand and forecast potential impacts on the trading portfolio, focusing on FX and Macro instruments.
- Create and manage bespoke risk reporting tools and methodologies
- Collaborate with trading and analytics teams to develop risk mitigation strategies and limit structures.
- Perform stress testing and scenario analysis to assess potential risk exposure under various market conditions.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk limits.
- Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on risk assessments and market analysis.
- Stay abreast of market trends and regulatory changes that may impact risk exposure.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in market risk management within a commodity trading or financial services environment.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to develop and implement risk measurement models.
- Excellent understanding of FX and Macro instruments and markets.
- Proficient in programming languages (e.g., Python, ) for developing risk management tools and analytics.
- Ability to work independently and develop risk-tracking and management processes
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex risk scenarios to non-specialist audiences.
- Detail-oriented, with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to work under pressure.
Requirements
Job Description:
We are seeking a Market Risk Analyst who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is adept at managing risk associated with commodity trading, particularly in FX and Macro instruments. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background and the ability to develop risk-tracking mechanisms from the ground up on the FX and Macro instruments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain robust risk management frameworks and policies to identify, measure, and manage market risk effectively.
- Conduct thorough market analysis to understand and forecast potential impacts on the trading portfolio, focusing on FX and Macro instruments.
- Create and manage bespoke risk reporting tools and methodologies
- Collaborate with trading and analytics teams to develop risk mitigation strategies and limit structures.
- Perform stress testing and scenario analysis to assess potential risk exposure under various market conditions.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk limits.
- Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on risk assessments and market analysis.
- Stay abreast of market trends and regulatory changes that may impact risk exposure.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in market risk management within a commodity trading or financial services environment.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to develop and implement risk measurement models.
- Excellent understanding of FX and Macro instruments and markets.
- Proficient in programming languages (e.g., Python, ) for developing risk management tools and analytics.
- Ability to work independently and develop risk-tracking and management processes
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex risk scenarios to non-specialist audiences.
- Detail-oriented, with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to work under pressure.