What are the responsibilities and job description for the Market Risk Analyst position at Optimus?
Our client is seeking a Market Risk Analyst to support trading activities by monitoring and analyzing market risk across commodity portfolios. This role works closely with trading, finance, and risk teams to evaluate exposures, ensure compliance with risk limits, and provide insights that support informed trading decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor daily market risk exposures including positions, P&L, and Value at Risk (VaR).
- Analyze commodity market movements and assess potential impacts on trading portfolios.
- Ensure trading activity remains within established risk limits and policies.
- Produce risk reports and communicate findings to trading and leadership teams.
- Support scenario analysis, stress testing, and portfolio risk assessments.
Qualifications:
- Experience in market risk, risk management, or trading analytics.
- Strong understanding of commodity or financial markets.
- Strong analytical skills and experience working with large datasets.
- Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with risk or trading systems.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with trading teams.
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