Risk Analyst - Commodity Trading - Temp role

The Risk Analyst monitors daily and weekly exposures across commodity, FX, and counterparty risk, producing timely reports for traders and management. For more experienced profiles, the role expands to credit analysis, scenario modeling, and advanced risk metrics.

An international commodity trading company is seeking a Risk Analyst to join its Risk & Analytics team in Geneva. The role focuses on producing accurate and timely risk reporting, monitoring exposures, and supporting the business across commodity, FX, and counterparty risk.

Description

Key Responsibilities

Daily & Weekly Risk Reporting (Core Scope)

• Produce daily and weekly risk reports covering positions, exposures, and P&L movements.
• Monitor compliance with internal risk limits and escalate breaches when required.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems and reports.
• Support traders and management with clear, reliable risk information.

Advanced Analytics (for more experienced profiles)

• Conduct counterparty credit assessments and maintain updated credit files.
• Perform scenario analysis, stress testing, and sensitivity analysis.
• Analyse commodity and FX exposures and their impact on the company's risk profile.
• Contribute to the development of enhanced risk models and dashboards.

Risk Coverage

• Monitor and analyse commodity risk, FX risk, and counterparty risk.
• Support the implementation and improvement of risk methodologies and controls.
• Collaborate with Trading, Operations, Finance, and Management to ensure a robust risk framework.

Profile

Background & Experience

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience in risk, middle office, or analytics within commodity trading or financial markets.
• Strong numerical skills and understanding of market dynamics.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with large datasets and tight reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with traders and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, structured, and solution?oriented.

Languages

• Fluent in English; French is an advantage.

Systems

• Strong Excel skills; experience with risk or trading systems is a plus.

Job Offer

• Exposure to a broad range of risks across commodities, FX, and counterparties.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial trading environment.
• Opportunities to grow into more advanced analytics and credit responsibilities.