A global mining and commodities company
The Opportunity
- Adecco is partnering our client, a global mining and commodities company
- We are looking for a Market Risk Manager - Marine
- The role will start out as a contract
- Candidates who are immediately available/ able to start work within short notice will be preferred
The Talent
- At least 8 years relevant experience in a market risk management environment with strong technical skills, product control, financial control, or commodities finance background
- Strong understanding of shipping/marine economics, including freight (voyage & time charter) and bunker costs
- Good communication skills, ability to articulate technical concepts for general audience and drive discussions.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
Job Description
- Own and deliver daily and monthly P&L reporting for marine activities, including freight exposure, FFAs, and bunker-related risks.
- Perform variance and driver analysis, clearly articulating market, structural, and positioning impacts to stakeholders.
- Lead monthly Marine risk reviews with senior stakeholders, highlighting key outcomes, risks, emerging themes, and areas of focus
- Ensure consistency and alignment of mark‑to‑market views across Market Risk, Front Office, and Finance
- Monitor risk limit utilisation, assessing sustainability under prevailing market conditions, identifying breaches or emerging pressures, and escalating appropriately with clear narrative and recommendations
Valuation & Accounting Oversight
- Oversee mark‑to‑market valuation of freight derivatives (FFAs) and physical time charter/voyage charter exposures
- Validate pricing inputs, forward curves, and valuation methodologies, ensuring robustness and consistency.
Stakeholder Engagement & Independent Challenge
- Partner closely with Chartering, Trading, and Operations teams to understand commercial activity and validate risk outcomes.
- Act as a key interface between Front Office and Finance, providing independent review and constructive challenge.
- Support senior management with clear, concise risk and financial insights to aid decision‑making.
- Respond to ad‑hoc senior management requests, providing timely analysis and sound judgement
Governance, Controls & Process Improvement
- Ensure adherence to risk governance frameworks, policies, and controls for marine activities
- Drive targeted automation and process improvements in reporting and reconciliation where opportunities exist
- Provide oversight and guidance to the team to ensure consistent application of controls and risk standards
Next Step
- Prepare your updated resume
- Send your resume to Xinyang.liu@Adecco.com
- All shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Liu XinYang
EA Licence Number: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R1988872
Liu Xinyang
Direct Line: +65 6697 7868
EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R1988872