Risk Analyst

We are working with a leading Energy Trading firm, looking to hire a Risk Analyst to support a growing trading portfolio This role operates at the intersection of Front Office and Finance, with a strong focus on P&L reporting, valuation and control. You will work closely with traders, playing a key role in delivering accurate reporting, maintaining robust controls, and providing clear insight into trading performance. This is an exciting opportunity to gain broad exposure across the organisation, working closely with Front Office trading teams as well as key functions including Risk, Finance, Credit, IT, and Operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Own daily P&L and position reporting, including detailed attribution and variance analysis.

• Provide clear commentary on P&L drivers, market moves, and trading strategies

• Ensure independent valuation and control of trading books

• Monitor risk exposures and limits,

• Review and validate hedging activity

• Support month-end close and financial reporting processes

• Work closely with front office to challenge, explain, and improve P&L outcomes.

Experience needed:

• A minimum of 18 months experience within a Product Control / Risk / Front Office within energy trading

• Commodity experience with Gas, Power, LNG or Emissions

• Strong understanding of P&L attribution, valuation and controls

• Knowledge of Risk management tools such as; VaR, Stress Testing & Options

• Understanding of commodities such as Gas, Power, LNG or Emissions

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunities to work closely with Front, Middle, and Back Office teams

• Career development opportunities, including expansion into other commodities such as Crude, Biofuel, Refining and Oil Products

• Potential to grow into leadership responsibilities over time

If this role sounds like a fit for you, let’s have a confidential chat