About the role

Aplyr's Quick Take

This role is for a Risk Officer focused on power trading, where you'll analyze and report on market risks and P&L. It's an individual contributor position that involves working closely with traders and other departments to ensure accurate risk assessments and reporting.

Good fit

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in commodity trading risk, particularly in power or natural gas, and possess strong analytical skills. A background in mathematics, finance, or engineering is preferred, along with proficiency in Excel and possibly some programming skills.

Worth noting

The position is based in Geneva and requires strong communication skills in English, with additional languages being a plus. The role also involves supporting other risk officers, which may indicate a collaborative environment.

Job Title:

Risk Officer - Power

Contract Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Job Description:

The Risk Officer is part of the Risk team, reporting to the Manager Power & Gas. The role focuses on measuring, monitoring, and challenging market risk, positions, and P&L for power trading activities, while delivering high-quality risk reporting and analytics to support decision-making.

Main Responsibilities

Measure, analyze, and report market risk, positions, and daily P&L for physical and financial Power trades
Review mark-to-market valuations, curves, volatilities, basis risks, and challenge trader assumptions
Develop and maintain risk reporting and analytics for traders and senior management
Validate deals and prices, ensure accurate deal capture, curve updates, and data integrity in trading systems
Understand, maintain and enhance risk valuation models
Work closely with Traders, Front Office, Operations, Finance, IT, and Compliance
Contribute to senior management reporting and monthly accounting translation of trading results
Identify operational risks and support process and system improvements
Back up / support for other desk’s Risk officers as the case may be.

Profile & Key Skills

University degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related field
Minimum 2 years’ experience in commodity trading risk, preferably in Power and/or Natural Gas
Asset experience is a plus (BESS, PPA)
Solid understanding of FX risk
Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
Proficient in Excel; Python, VBA and SQL are a plus
Strong communication skills; fluent in English (French or other European language a plus)

Location: Geneva

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Gunvor is a leading global commodity trading firm, attracting professionals in energy markets and data analytics. It offers dynamic roles in a fast-paced industry.
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•Gunvor provides opportunities in diverse roles across global energy markets.
•The company is known for its strong presence in oil and natural gas trading.
•Employees gain exposure to international markets and complex trading strategies.

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