Vitol
Company Description
Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10 billion invested in long-term assets. Vitol’s customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2024 were $331bn. For more information: vitol.com
Job Description
Vitol is seeking a Quantitative Risk Analyst to join our Market Risk team, with a focus on portfolio-level market risk across commodities. In this role, you will assess, monitor, and report market risks across Vitol’s dynamic trading portfolios, providing quantitative insights that support risk management and commercial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze and monitor market risk exposures across portfolios, including VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis
Develop, implement, and enhance quantitative risk models
Support deal structuring and option modelling for complex transactions
Collaborate with trading, risk, and technology teams to ensure robust risk measurement and reporting
Prepare regular and ad-hoc risk reports for senior management, highlighting key risk drivers and portfolio sensitivities
Identify and communicate emerging risks and market trends specific to commodities
Support the development and maintenance of risk systems, tools, and dashboards, leveraging Vitol’s internal platforms
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures
Ensure compliance with internal risk limits and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering, Physics)
Strong understanding of energy/commodity markets, derivatives, and risk management concepts
Proficiency in quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and programming (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB)
Experience with risk measurement techniques such as VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis
Experience in deal structuring and option modelling for energy or commodity markets
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment
Direct experience in energy, commodities, or financial trading, with a focus on power and gas, is highly desirable
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Analyst
Industries Oil and Gas
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Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10 billion invested in long-term assets. Vitol’s customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2024 were $331bn. For more information: vitol.com
Job Description
Vitol is seeking a Quantitative Risk Analyst to join our Market Risk team, with a focus on portfolio-level market risk across commodities. In this role, you will assess, monitor, and report market risks across Vitol’s dynamic trading portfolios, providing quantitative insights that support risk management and commercial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze and monitor market risk exposures across portfolios, including VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis
Develop, implement, and enhance quantitative risk models
Support deal structuring and option modelling for complex transactions
Collaborate with trading, risk, and technology teams to ensure robust risk measurement and reporting
Prepare regular and ad-hoc risk reports for senior management, highlighting key risk drivers and portfolio sensitivities
Identify and communicate emerging risks and market trends specific to commodities
Support the development and maintenance of risk systems, tools, and dashboards, leveraging Vitol’s internal platforms
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures
Ensure compliance with internal risk limits and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering, Physics)
Strong understanding of energy/commodity markets, derivatives, and risk management concepts
Proficiency in quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and programming (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB)
Experience with risk measurement techniques such as VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis
Experience in deal structuring and option modelling for energy or commodity markets
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment
Direct experience in energy, commodities, or financial trading, with a focus on power and gas, is highly desirable
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Analyst
Industries Oil and Gas
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