Job DescriptionLondon – Hybrid
Commodity Analyst
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review data entry in the trading system.
- Assess and report market risk control items daily/ weekly/ monthly, based on the Operating Policy.
- Prepare and analyse weekly and monthly P&L reports, in accordance within set deadline.
- Complete accounting memos &requirements in need for compilation of quarterly financials required by Accounting Department within set deadline.
- Handle questions related to market risk control items and P&L reports from both internal control and external audit.
- Ensure market price risk is captured and hedge actions executed.
- Prepare ad-hoc reports to management to assist in any area of position reporting/ structure/ strategy.
- Facilitate the ad-hoc new system development project.
- Backup cover as a member of Middle Office.
ESSENTIAL
- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to learn new systems.
- Good understanding for mathematic figures, formula, and modelling (mainly using Microsoft Excel).
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising within the team, Front Office, and internal departments.
- Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm and methodical.
- Ability to prioritise own work under the general guidance of the line/department manager.
- Very high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills and good interpersonal skills.
- Flexible attitude and willingness to adapt to new requirements.
DESIRABLE
- Knowledge of physical commodity business.
- Knowledge of derivative instruments.
- Experience of risk management work and knowledge of risk management terms.
- Previous experience of working with SAP.
- Experience of working in a multicultural environment.
- Basic knowledge of accounting standards.
- Ability to work on own initiative with little supervision.