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Original posting from Kerry Consulting via LinkedIn
Head of Market Risk - Energy Group
Overview
A respectable global organization operating within the commodities trading and energy markets is seeking a senior risk management manager to head its market risk function. This is a critical managerial role with enterprise-wide responsibility for market risk governance, supporting both robust control standards and the firm's ongoing commercial expansion across physical and financial trading activities.
Role
This position oversees market risk management across diverse trading portfolios. The role leads a team responsible for independent monitoring of trading activities, daily P&L and exposure reporting, portfolio risk limit oversight, and the delivery of insightful risk analysis to senior stakeholders. Partnering closely with front office, operations, finance, legal, technology, the team ensures strong governance throughout the trade lifecycle. In addition, the role plays a significant part in driving enhancements to risk frameworks, internal controls, trading systems, and data quality, while contributing to strategic initiatives and continuous process improvement across global platforms.
Requirements
The successful candidate will bring deep experience from commodities trading or closely related environments, with strong expertise in market risk management, trading operations, and quantitative analysis. A solid understanding of risk measurement techniques such as VaR, stress testing, exposure analysis, and derivatives valuation is essential. Proven leadership capability, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, commercial setting are critical. Experience with trading and risk systems, data analytics, automation, and transformation initiatives will be highly advantageous. A degree in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline is preferred, along with relevant professional certifications where applicable.
To Apply
To apply, please submit your resume to Ailing Huang at ailing@kerryconsulting.com, citing reference number AH35872. We regret to inform that only successful shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Licence No: 16S8060 | Registration no: R1104181
Desired Skills and Experience
market risk, middle office, energy trading, general management