Market Risk Manager
- Posted 29 September 2025
- LocationSwitzerland
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Commodities and Financial Services
Job description
Senior Market Risk Manager – Zug, Switzerland (Power & Gas)
Company Description
A leading and forward-thinking energy company is seeking a Senior Market Risk Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, analysing Power & Gas markets, supporting the optimisation of trading strategies, and contributing to a PnL-driven desk.
With rapid expansion and an evolving market presence, the company offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to play a strategic and managerial role in advancing its mission. If you are driven by excellence, eager to make an impact, and ready to apply your expertise in risk management and leadership, this is your chance to grow alongside a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the energy industry.
Job Description
Engage daily with the Head of Desks and Trading teams to assess position management and support the design of hedging strategies that maximize the risk/reward ratio
Lead and manage the Market Risk team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance oversight
Develop and implement risk management frameworks that mitigate risks and support business growth
Oversee trading activities, monitor positions, track PnL, and analyze risk data across multiple portfolios
Solve complex market risk issues with innovative, actionable solutions
Lead risk modeling and analytics to optimize market positioning and inform strategic decisions
Shape and evolve the business’s risk policies and procedures in partnership with senior leaders
Conduct advanced risk assessments, including VaR back-testing, sensitivity analysis, and scenario testing
Lead model validation efforts and ensure regulatory compliance across all risk functions
Collaborate with senior leadership to influence daily decisions and long-term strategy
Represent the risk function in cross-departmental meetings and external stakeholder engagements
Qualifications
5+ years of market risk management experience, with a passion for energy markets
Proven leadership experience in managing risk teams or cross-functional projects
Strong knowledge of European power, gas and/or LNG markets
Experience at an Energy Trading firm, a (European) Gas & Power utility or Commodities Hedge Fund
Expertise in asset-backed trading, power plants, PPAs, and regasification terminals
Knowledge of advanced options trading is a plus
Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex risk data into clear insights; English mandatory
Apply now!