Roles & Responsibilities
Location : Singapore
Industry : Oil & Gas / Commodities Trading
Our client, a leading player in the energy trading sector, is seeking a Senior Market Risk Analyst to join their growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and strengthen the market and credit risk function, supporting both physical and paper trading activities across global markets.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of market risk management strategies for both physical and derivatives trading activities.
- Supervise daily P&L analysis and ensure proper alignment between physical and hedging trades.
- Review and validate daily statements from trading agents and ensure accuracy of margin call calculations.
- Conduct and oversee credit risk assessments for both new and existing counterparties, including reviewing financial statements and setting credit terms.
- Approve credit limit proposals and recommend appropriate payment structures in line with company policy.
- Monitor compliance with internal credit and risk frameworks, suggesting improvements where necessary.
- Prepare and review monthly credit and market risk reports for senior management.
- Lead the development and refinement of market and credit risk policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior risk team members.
- Liaise with various departments including trading, operations, and finance to ensure robust risk oversight.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related discipline.At least 5 years of experience in market or credit risk management, ideally within a trading or commodities environment.Solid understanding of both physical and derivatives trading, with experience in risk frameworks and hedging strategies.Strong leadership skills, with experience supervising or mentoring a team.High proficiency in analytical tools and Excel; knowledge of risk systems is a plus.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Proficiency in English is required. Ability to speak Mandarin would be advantageous to liaise effectively with Mandarin-speaking counterparts in the region.Tell employers what skills you have
Treasury
Hedging
Credit Risk Management
Market Risk
Microsoft Excel
Derivatives
Middle Office
Interpersonal Skills
Physics
Mathematics
VBA
Risk Management
Compliance
Financial Statements
Statistics
Stress Testing
Team Player
Credit Risk
Credit Analysis