Market Risk Analyst - Commodity Trading House

Ref 2590665 | Date: 11 Nov 2026

We are looking for a risk professional with strong technical capabilities, rather than a pure developer/data engineer or a purely reporting-focused risk analyst.

Market Risk Analyst - Commodity Trading House

For our client, an international trading company, we are currently looking for a Market Risk Analyst ( not a middle officer !)

Description

• Run the daily Market Risk process, including monitoring and reporting of VaR, risk limits, exposures and MTM P&L.
• Monitor and escalate limit breaches and support commercial teams in understanding key risk exposures and P&L drivers.
• Perform risk analysis including what-if VaR, historical and hypothetical stress testing, scenario analysis, P&L attribution and back-testing.
• Monitor the quality and completeness of market price, position and exposure data used in risk calculations.
• Develop and enhance risk analytics, dashboards and automated processes, primarily using Python and SQL.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of Market Risk systems, databases and integration with trade booking platforms.
• Work closely with Trading, Middle Office, IT and other control functions to improve data quality and risk processes.
• Participate in commodity strategy and market calls to maintain a strong understanding of market developments and their impact.

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or another quantitative discipline.
• 2-5 years of Market Risk experience, ideally within commodities, physical trading, energy, metals or financial markets.
• Good understanding of VaR, stress testing, P&L, market exposures and risk limits.
• Strong hands-on proficiency in Python and SQL, preferably with 2+ years of practical experience in data analysis, automation or analytical tool development.
• Experience with Excel/VBA and Power BI is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive, curious and hands-on, with the ability to take ownership and investigate problems independently.
• Team-oriented, pragmatic and comfortable working with colleagues across functions and geographical locations.
• Humble, eager to learn and genuinely interested in commodity markets and risk management.

Job Offer

Our client offers you: A permanent employment contract in Geneva.

If your experience matches the Market Risk Analyst - Commodity role, please submit your application.

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