Market Risk Analyst
- Posted 22 December 2025
- LocationStamford
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Commodities and Financial Services
Job description
About the Role
Are you looking for a position where your contributions directly support sustainable business growth? Do you want to collaborate with experienced energy professionals who are eager to share their expertise?
One of our clients are looking for a Market Risk Analyst, you’ll play a key role in partnering with the business to ensure risk is managed effectively and aligned with established guidelines and policies.
Our client
Our client is a leading European energy trading company seeking a talented individual to join our Market Risk Management team. Their team consists of dedicated specialists from diverse backgrounds, working closely with other risk units to support the business.
In this role, you will:
Monitor daily trading positions, market developments, and mandates for a specific business area
Report daily profit and loss
Track and follow up on risk metrics such as VaR and CFaR
Your Profile and Growth Path
Whether you’re a recent graduate or have prior experience in the energy or financial sector, this role offers exciting challenges and opportunities for growth. You’ll receive comprehensive onboarding to ensure you’re well-prepared to manage market risk exposure and deliver timely, accurate reporting.
Over time, you’ll take on a key role in strengthening business partnership approach through in-depth analysis and risk control, helping ensure the company remains competitive and resilient.
What We Offer
A collaborative work environment with top-rated employee satisfaction
Skilled colleagues who set high standards
Opportunities for professional development
Flexible working hours
Social and professional events, including sports activities and team gatherings
Modern office located in a central European hub
Key Responsibilities
Monitor positions and mandates daily
Prepare daily P&L reports
Ensure market risk exposures are understood, managed, and reported promptly
Implement best practices for risk analysis and monitoring
Collaborate with stakeholders on new and existing business activities
Conduct risk analyses and develop reporting frameworks
Approve limits for new products or strategies
Assess market risk for new business cases
Develop stress tests and scenario analyses
Provide backup support for team-related tasks
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field
Experience in the energy or financial sector preferred (risk management experience is a plus)
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Excellent communication skills in English
Familiarity with SQL and Power BI is an advantage, or willingness to learn
Personal Attributes
Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of responsibilities
Holistic approach to risk analysis, considering broader business factors
Positive attitude and willingness to tackle tasks of all sizes
Apply now!
