Market Risk Analyst - Commodities

Robert Half • New York, NY • 10h ago

Description

Robert Half Financial Services are currently recruiting for Metals Market Risk Analyst role for a Global Commodity Trading firm based in midtown Manhattan New York. Our client requires 3+ years Market Risk experience within a Bank or Commodity Trading firm, with strong knowledge of market risk management, P& L analysis, and internal reporting. Metals or Commodities experience is advantageous. The role is 3 days per week in the midtown Manhattan office.

This Metals Market Risk Analyst position plays a critical role in managing those risks from a middle-office perspective serving as an independent oversight function distinct from the front office. This role is primarily responsible for market risk management, P& L analysis, and internal reporting. You will engage in a wide range of transactions, including physical (forward) trades and futures trading on exchanges such as CME and LME.

Responsibilities

Routinely prepare and validate risk reports (daily, weekly, and monthly) to monitor key market risk indicators such as net positions, spreads, premiums, inventory, and etc. Ensure that trading activities remain within approved position limits.

Analyze market trends/situations and the company's risk portfolio to identify and assess potential latent risks before they materialize.

Provide strategic insights and recommendations to Front Office to promote sound and responsible risk-taking.

Serve as a middle office function independent from Front Office, ensuring neutral oversight.

Collaborate constructively with traders while maintaining appropriate risk controls in line with company policies.

Monitor for unusual market behavior or deviations from approved risk limits, and escalate findings to Risk Management Manager and Division Manager as necessary.

Support strategic decision-making by conducting ad-hoc analyses such as scenario modeling and market forecasting upon management request.

Propose operational improvement to Front Office, Risk Management Manager, and Division Manager based on risk findings and reporting analyses.

Aggregate and double-check aluminum and copper book P& L reports on a weekly basis (with a shift toward daily reporting).

Conduct detailed and accurate P& L analysis in line with internal policies and applicable accounting standards.

Compile analytical findings and prepare reports for management-level P& L reporting.

Support the financial closing process by creating reports as requested by corporate functions such as the Accounting Department.

Interface with internal departments (e.g., Accounting, Legal, Compliance) and external auditors to ensure transparency, accuracy, and audit-readiness of risk and P& L reporting.

Requirements

Qualifications

3+ years Market Risk experience within a Bank or Commodity Trading firm

Knowledge of physical (forward) trades and futures trading on exchanges such as CME and LME

Strong and comprehensive understanding of financial markets and various risk metrics (Spread, Premium, PL, etc.).

Metals or Commodities experience is advantageous

Proficient in compiling, analyzing, and reporting data to support strategic business decisions

Experience in developing and using BI tools, as well as leveraging such tools-including similar systems-for digital transformation (DX) and operational efficiency improvements, is preferred.

Bachelor or Master Degree in Finance, Math, Engineering or related subject

The Metals Market Risk Analyst role requires 3 days per week working in the midtown Manhattan office, so please only apply if you are able to travel to this location, have relevant experience for the role and are eligible to work in the United States. The salary is flexible dependent on experience, the range is $110-120k base plus bonus. If your profile matches the above criteria, please add me on LinkedIn and email me directly. Trishan Khareghat

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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