Risk Officer - Base Metals in Genève

pJob Title: Risk Officer - Base Metals Contract Type: Time Type: Job Description: /ppThe Risk Officer, Base Metals is a member of the Risk team, reporting to the EMEA Risk Team Lead. He/She is responsible for leading research and analysis, delivering reports, and high-quality digital tools to improve decision making and risk management of base metals desk. /ph3Main Responsibilities /h3ulliDaily reporting of PL, exposures, VaR and explanation thereof. /liliManage daily checks on, trade capture, trade integrity and completeness between desks and trading system. /liliMonitor forward curves and volatilities for accuracy and consistency. /liliProvide analytical support to the traders on base metals. /liliCheck and assist in capturing and evaluating the risk of complex products. /liliApply risk-reserving methodology to trading PL. /liliResponsible for monthly translation into accounting of trading results. /liliMonth end and year end reconciliations with finance and external auditors as required. /liliImprove existing and develop new daily procedures for management reporting, trade completeness, market data and other such processes as required. /liliLiaise closely with IT, Operations, Credit Risk, Finance, and Front Office. /liliPrepare various reports and analysis for publishing internally and to the Management Board as the case may be. /li /ulh3Base metals MO should have below additional specific knowledge: /h3ulliFor physical: London Metals Exchange (LME) pricing mechanics: LME 3M, LME Cash, LME 3rd Wed (monthly settlement) and daily rings (for diff metals), and potentially corresponding knowledge of exchange CME and SHFE. /liliMtM valuations according to time spreads and arbitrages locked (i.e. LME vs SHFE) /liliMtM valuations of various grades of diff metals, quantify and sense check the discounts or premiums. /liliCost accruals reconciliation according to the delivery locations, spreads locked and freight market. /liliTerm contracts and allocation with spot deals Exchange delivery and warrant trading. /liliSolid understanding of the “repos” physical deals (“repurchase deals”) i.e in substance a loan using base metals as collateral or genuine buy/sell trades. /liliFor paper: Familiar with various granularity and expiry of the liquid paper contracts (LME 3M, Cash, daily and monthly; SHFE monthly; CME monthly) FX hedging if material quantity done on SHFE /liliSense check liquidity risk of long dated contracts (i.e. 1 year forward contract) /li /ulh3Profile /h3ulliUniversity degree, preferably in Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics or Finance. /liliMastery of analytics tools and technologies. /liliMinimum 3 years in a similar role in the commodity trading business, preferably within a major trading house, an oil major, an investment bank or a hedge fund. /liliVery good knowledge of Excel and VBA. /liliGood knowledge of Access and SQL Server. /liliFluent in English, both written and spoken, French is a plus. /liliCurious and Proactive. /liliEager to learn and ability to work with limited supervision. /liliRigorous and meticulous. /liliStrong communication skills. /liliHighly numerate. /liliStrong team spirit. /li /ulpOur people make all the difference in our success. At Centalion, we are always looking for talented and motivated new people who will contribute to the success and growth of our company. Every day, with their know-how, expertise and passion, our people make the difference and enable us to achieve our vision. Our global business offers a wide variety of opportunities and career paths. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr