Petroineos are hiring for a Commercial Risk Analyst to join our key Commercial Risk team, initially with a focus on our Gas, LNG, Power & Emissions trading desks or Oil and Refinery trading. This role will offer exposure to all parts of the business, from the front office, working with Traders and Operators, to various parts of the middle and back office e.g. Market Risk, Finance, Credit, IT and more.

The team provides a key function to the business, supporting the management and monitoring of the company’s Risk exposures and valuations. This requires a broad knowledge base, from understanding market movements and trading strategies across various commodities, to helping to maintain and improve ETRM applications. The role will provide an excellent insight into commodities trading and risk management; physical/paper exposure management, FX exposure, VaR, P&L valuation.

The role can be developed with time to bring exposure to other commodities, such as Crude, Oil Products, Biofuels, Refining.

Responsibilities

• Produce the daily position and P&L report for chosen trading desk, provide commentary on key value generators and changes.
• Attributing and communicating in a meaningful way.
• Monitor traders exposures and adherence to delegation of authorities and risk limits
• Perform daily hedge process as required.
• Daily interaction with relevant trading desks and other front/middle office departments to support business risk management requirements.
• Provide regular commentary on book performance and strategy, showing clear understanding and control to a variety of audiences.
• Responsible for weekly/monthly/quarterly controls and input into close processes as required for designated business area.
• Maintain and improve reports in order to streamline processes and produce consistent and accurate data.
• Support the wider team by utilising cross cover capabilities for other team members and to support overall team flexibility.

Person Requirements

• Strong educational background or work experience.
• Commercially aware with an interest in Energy and Commodities

Other Requirements

• Good communication skills and ability to interact with a variety of people
• Analytical and detailed oriented mindset
• Additional job-related professional qualifications an advantage
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment.