Product Risk Analyst

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Are you passionate about markets, risk, and working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? A dynamic opportunity has become available for a Product Risk Analyst to join a high-performing team within a global trading and commodities environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a highly analytical professional looking to gain exposure to complex products, trading activities, and global stakeholders while accelerating their career within a commercially driven environment.

As the Product Risk Analyst, you will form part of a dynamic risk team responsible for monitoring trading exposures, analysing risk, and ensuring accurate reporting and insights that support informed business decisions.

If you are looking for a role that offers technical exposure, career growth, international engagement, and the opportunity to work alongside high-calibre professionals, then this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and analyse daily risk reports, including profit and loss reporting for trading activities
• Monitor and identify risk exposures, proactively highlighting key issues and potential surprises
• Support the enhancement and development of reporting systems, risk processes, and analytical tools
• Engage with senior stakeholders and trading teams to communicate insights and findings effectively
• Assist in ensuring accurate valuation and reporting of trading-related exposures
• Collaborate with international teams and senior management on risk-related matters

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field

Experience:

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience within a similar risk, analytical, or trading environment
• Exposure to market risk, product risk, commodities, trading, or financial markets will be advantageous
• Experience working with large datasets and reporting in a fast-paced environment

Skills Required:

• Strong Excel skills
• Exposure to Python and/or VBA would be highly advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Strong stakeholder engagement and time management skills