What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Manager, Natural Gas position at Optimus?
Our client is building out its natural gas trading platform in Houston and is looking to add a Risk Manager to the team. This role sits close to the trading desk, owning daily P&L and exposure reporting while partnering directly with traders and leadership. It’s a high-visibility position with strong runway for growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own daily P&L and risk reporting, including variance analysis and clear communication of key drivers
- Monitor and explain portfolio exposures across regions and products
- Ensure accurate trade capture, reconciliation, and lifecycle integrity
- Partner with traders on ad hoc analysis to support commercial decision-making
- Enhance reporting, models, and processes through automation and system improvements
- Work cross-functionally with global teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and control
Required Experience / Skills:
- Bachelors in a quantitative field (Finance, Economics, Engineering, Math, or similar)
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insight
- Expertise with trading risk concepts (P&L attribution, VaR, stress testing) preferred
- Advanced Excel skills; exposure to SQL, Python, or VBA is a plus
- Detail-oriented with strong ownership and accountability
- Comfortable working directly with front office in a fast-paced environment
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