A leading global tier 1 IB is looking to sustain its recent growth by developing its risk platform in its Stamford office.
The company is seeking a professional with experience in risk and controls to focus on reporting the trading activity around Derivatives.
The role will involve a close interaction with the front office building relationships with all areas of the office.

The recent success of the firm has been largely placed of the development of its risk function into a business partner with other departments and not solely as a control function.
The position provides an excellent opportunity to join an already successful risk platform within a leading global commodity trading firm.

The market risk VP will have the following responsibilities:
-Risk manager for the Energy & Commodities portfolio,
-Develop the risk management methodology–achieving industry best standards,
-Build up trust with Front Office staff,
-First point of contact to business on all risk issues,
-Explain limits and exposures to traders,
-Recommending hedges and measuring hedge effectiveness,
-Producing daily market commentary and weekly commentary on price and volatility action, supply/demand fundamentals, and macroeconomic events,
-Create detailed position reports using Access and Excel VBA,
-Part of new product development committee.

The successful candidate will have the following background and skill set:
-Complete understanding of energy derivative markets and the associated risks.
-Candidate must have a good working understanding of options and their related Greeks along with volatility surfaces.
-Position reporting and mark to market reporting and a good understanding of VaR.
-Mcs degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a similar discipline Strong attention to detail.
-Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
-Candidate must have strong communication skills.
-Knowledge of Excel and VBA.

If you have the above profile please send all applications by mail.