What are the responsibilities and job description for the Market Risk Analyst position at Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.?
Optimus is partnering with a leading energy company seeking a Market Risk Analyst to support their dynamic trading and risk management team. If you have experience in the commodity energy markets (power, gas , gasoline, crude, biofuel, feedstocks), strong analytical skills, and experience with risk modeling or P&L reporting, this could be the role for you!
🔥 Why This Role Stands Out:
- Work closely with traders, schedulers, and risk teams to assess exposure and monitor market risk.
- Develop and enhance risk models, P&L reports, and analytical tools to improve decision-making.
- Gain hands-on experience with ETRM systems, market data analytics, and valuation techniques in power and gas trading.
💼 What You’ll Be Doing:
✅ Daily risk reporting – Track market exposure, mark-to-market P&L, and ensure compliance with risk limits.
✅ Risk modeling & analytics – Assist in developing risk models and analyzing trade valuations.
✅ Market monitoring – Provide insights into portfolio performance, market movements, and trading strategies.
✅ Process optimization – Automate reporting, streamline workflows, and collaborate with IT to enhance risk systems.
🌟 What You Bring to the Table:
✔ 2-10 years in market risk and trading analytics in a commodity trading environment.
✔ Experience with ETRM systems (RightAngle, Endur, or similar) and data analytics tools (Power BI, SQL, Python, VBA, R).
✔ Strong understanding of energy markets, financial instruments, and risk controls.
✔ A problem-solving mindset with the ability to analyze complex data and present insights clearly.
