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Senior Risk Manager - Oil & Gas

Geneva Permanent View Job Description
As Senior Risk Manager, you will sit at the heart of the trading operation, owning the full risk framework and acting as a key counterpart to the trading desks and senior management.

Added 05/06/2026

  • A high-growth, multi commodity company
  • Geneva as a strategic hub for the growth of the company

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international oil trading house, with a diversified portfolio spanning crude oil, refined products and energy derivatives. Operating across global markets, the firm is known for its rigorous risk culture and the quality of its trading infrastructure.

Job Description

* Design, implement and continuously improve the market risk framework (price, FX, interest rate) across physical and paper portfolios
* Monitor daily P&L, positions, VaR, Greeks and exposure limits; escalate breaches with clear analysis
* Produce risk reporting for the CFO, COO and Risk Committee, with actionable recommendations
* Manage counterparty and credit risk: scoring, credit limits, collateral and margin calls
* Contribute to hedging strategy design and optimisation in close collaboration with traders
* Drive cross-functional projects: CTRM implementation, stress testing, regulatory compliance

The Successful Applicant

* Engineering degree from a top-tier university (École Polytechnique, EPFL, ETH Zürich, Imperial, TU Delft or equivalent) ideally complemented by a Master's in quantitative finance, financial engineering or applied mathematics
* 7+ years of risk management experience in commodities, with mandatory exposure to oil markets (crude and/or refined products)
* Strong command of energy derivatives (futures, swaps, options) and physical trading mechanics
* Expertise in VaR methodologies, stress testing, risk limits frameworks and collateral management
* Hands-on experience with CTRM platforms (Openlink, Triple Point, Brady or equivalent)
* Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL and Excel for quantitative analysis and automation
* Fluent English required. French is as asset

What's on Offer

* Competitive package: strong base salary + discretionary performance bonus
* Direct visibility with C-suite and senior trading leadership
* Intellectually demanding, international environment

Quote job ref
JN-062026-7033629

Job summary

Job Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Sales & Trading
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Geneva
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-062026-7033629

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