Senior Market Risk Analyst, UK

Job title:

Senior Market Risk Analyst, UK

Company:

JERA Global Markets

Job description

Job Description:Key Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing daily, weekly and monthly market risk reports, including VaR, options and stress testing
• Key role in quantitative analysis of the risk profile of the company’s portfolio across commodities and products
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis to support Market Risk and Middle Office activities (such as onboarding new business and products) as directed by the Risk Manager
• Support ongoing digitalization and automation efforts to improve information flow and reduce manual processes across the business
• Collaborate on IT systems development and testing to enhance risk tools and infrastructure, as well as onboarding new products
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by having the courage to challenge established processes. This includes identifying inefficiencies in operations and opportunities to streamline and automate shared processes and interfaces
• Assist in the development, enhancement, and validation of market risk models
• Ensure accurate and timely validation of option bookings
• Provide analytical support for the Senior Risk Manager in relation to NBC and GRC
• Ability to work effectively as part of a global, hybrid working team

Qualifications:

• Possess a degree in a relative quantitative discipline
• 4 to 7 years’ experience in the commodities trading field, preferably Gas and LNG related products
• A background in energy risk management at an energy trading company
• Good knowledge of derivatives products, including options
• Strong knowledge in energy risk metrics/models is essential, such as VaR and stress testing
• Knowledge of energy markets (preferably Gas and LNG)

Technical RequirementStrong proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, VBA, Power BI, PowerPoint and SQL, other skills Alteryx and Python will be useful, with experience in automating reporting and risk processes. Knowledge of Allegro / FEA /Topez is desirable.Person Specification

• Excellent quantitative analytical skills
• Comfortable working across time zones and cultures; experience in a global or multi-location team is preferred
• Collaborative working style, able to operate effectively in both in-person and virtual environments
• Strong communications skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proactive, with the ability to thrive in a team environment under often disparate and conflicting pressures
• Integrity, attention to detail, and high standards of accuracy
• Able to own tasks independently whilst coordinating with colleagues to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing

Role OpportunityThis is a high-impact role within a globally distributed Market Risk team, offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and complex, cross-commodity risk issues. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving analytical depth, supporting risk model development, and improving risk reporting processes.The role is particularly well suited to a candidate looking to deepen their expertise in market risk while progressively expanding their leadership influence in a successful commodity trading business. Over time, there will be opportunities to take on broader responsibilities and contribute to team development and strategic initiatives, positioning the role as a strong platform for future career progression.About Us:About the CompanyJERA Global Markets (JERAGM) is a leading utility-backed seaborne energy trader. A joint venture between majority shareholder JERA Co., Inc. and EDF Trading Ltd, JERAGM’s shareholders are among the world’s major utilities.JERAGM operates one of the most exciting energy portfolios in the world which gives it an in-depth understanding of the way local, regional and international energy markets behave. Its indepth knowledge and market insights enable us to capture trading opportunities, optimise portfolios, create value and enhance security of supply for our customers.Headquartered in Singapore, JERAGM has a global talent pool of more than 400 people across offices located in four strategic locations: Singapore, Japan (Tokyo), the UK (London) and the US (Houston).JERAGM is strongly capitalised with over US$500 million in paid up capital and a total equity of US$4 billion. JERAGM has an AA- Stable rating from R&I, attributable to a robust business model and solid financial base.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 02:58:09 GMT

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