Risk Analyst - Commodity Trading - Temp role

• Exposure to a broad range of risks across commodities, FX, and counterparties.
  
  • An international commodity trading company

About Our Client

An international commodity trading company is seeking a Risk Analyst to join its Risk & Analytics team in Geneva. The role focuses on producing accurate and timely risk reporting, monitoring exposures, and supporting the business across commodity, FX, and counterparty risk.

Job Description

Key ResponsibilitiesDaily & Weekly Risk Reporting (Core Scope)

• Produce daily and weekly risk reports covering positions, exposures, and P&L movements.
• Monitor compliance with internal risk limits and escalate breaches when required.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems and reports.
• Support traders and management with clear, reliable risk information.

Advanced Analytics (for more experienced profiles)

• Conduct counterparty credit assessments and maintain updated credit files.
• Perform scenario analysis, stress testing, and sensitivity analysis.
• Analyse commodity and FX exposures and their impact on the company's risk profile.
• Contribute to the development of enhanced risk models and dashboards.

Risk Coverage

• Monitor and analyse commodity risk, FX risk, and counterparty risk.
• Support the implementation and improvement of risk methodologies and controls.
• Collaborate with Trading, Operations, Finance, and Management to ensure a robust risk framework.

The Successful Applicant

Background & Experience

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience in risk, middle office, or analytics within commodity trading or financial markets.
• Strong numerical skills and understanding of market dynamics.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with large datasets and tight reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with traders and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented.

Languages

• Fluent in English; French is an advantage.

Systems

• Strong Excel skills; experience with risk or trading systems is a plus.

What's on Offer

• Exposure to a broad range of risks across commodities, FX, and counterparties.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial trading environment.
• Opportunities to grow into more advanced analytics and credit responsibilities.

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JN-022026-6940709

Job Function

Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury

Specialisation

Risk Management

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-022026-6940709