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Vice President, Power and Gas Market Risk Management
About the Company
Top-tier investment bank
Industry Investment Banking
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is seeking a VP Market Risk Manager with a focus on Commodities, particularly US Power Trading. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing market risk associated with the firm's trading strategies in this area. This includes engaging with the front office and traders to discuss market developments, changes in VaR, and setting risk limits. The role also involves quantifying market risk through various metrics, designing and developing stress testing scenarios, and creating key risk reports for the business. The ideal candidate will have a background in commodities, with a strong understanding of US power and gas markets, and experience in market risk management for at least 5 years.
Applicants for the VP Market Risk Manager position at the company should have a minimum of 5 years' of experience in a risk management role within commodities, with a preference for those with a focus on US power and gas. A strong understanding of US power markets and their associated regulations is essential. The role requires familiarity with various market risk metrics, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work closely with traders. Prior experience with financial instruments as a trader, junior trader, or risk professional is also necessary. The candidate should be adept at using Python and SQL, and be prepared to take on a high-visibility role within a lean team, with a particular focus on US power trading.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance Operations
About the Company
Top-tier investment bank
Industry Investment Banking
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is seeking a VP Market Risk Manager with a focus on Commodities, particularly US Power Trading. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing market risk associated with the firm's trading strategies in this area. This includes engaging with the front office and traders to discuss market developments, changes in VaR, and setting risk limits. The role also involves quantifying market risk through various metrics, designing and developing stress testing scenarios, and creating key risk reports for the business. The ideal candidate will have a background in commodities, with a strong understanding of US power and gas markets, and experience in market risk management for at least 5 years.
Applicants for the VP Market Risk Manager position at the company should have a minimum of 5 years' of experience in a risk management role within commodities, with a preference for those with a focus on US power and gas. A strong understanding of US power markets and their associated regulations is essential. The role requires familiarity with various market risk metrics, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work closely with traders. Prior experience with financial instruments as a trader, junior trader, or risk professional is also necessary. The candidate should be adept at using Python and SQL, and be prepared to take on a high-visibility role within a lean team, with a particular focus on US power trading.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance Operations