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Glencore

4d ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Data
    Banking & Finance
  • Johannesburg

Requirements

  • Bachelor in Science Degree required
  • Master in Science preferred (Preferably in Finance/ Risk management)
  • Post graduate qualifications in Finance, Risk Management (advantageous)
  • Experience in Market Risk required
  • Commodity experience, specifically oil and/or gas is preferable but not required
  • High Coding skills, notably in Python, essential.
  • Highly numerate, with good problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • The ability to challenge proposals constructively to help ensure they are robust, whilst maintaining excellent working relationships
  • Must be able to work collegially in a team, flexibly handling a wide range of potential issues
  • Must be capable of working with significant autonomy and ensuring analysis is focused on delivering practical business benefits, often in tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Conduct risk identification, risk assessment and risk monitoring on the portfolios that the Risk Analyst is responsible for.
  • Design risk reports to monitor some key identified risks and adapt the monitoring as the market dynamics change
  • Own the coordination, implementation, evolution and communication of the risk reports
  • Work collegially with the team, communicate effectively with the desk to understand the positioning of the desk and current market conditions
  • Define and implement bespoke stress tests based on market conditions deterioration, specific risk quantification for communication and ventilation to the Senior Risk Management and Commercial teams
  • Define and monitor predictive scenarios for portfolio risk to give a better intuition to management and desk on the positioning as market conditions evolve
  • Coding in python, leveraging on data visualization software (Tableau/PowerBI) for effective presentation of metrics daily in dashboards.
  • Undertake assessments of a wide range of transactions, carrying out modeling and analysis as necessary
  • Communicate results effectively with traders and senior management

FAQs

What is the location for the Market Risk Analyst position?

The Market Risk Analyst position is based in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, South Africa.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Market Risk Analyst in this role?

The primary responsibilities include conducting risk identification, risk assessment, and risk monitoring on portfolios, designing and implementing risk reports, coordinating and communicating findings with the team, and performing modeling and analysis on transactions.

What qualifications are required for the Market Risk Analyst role?

A Bachelor in Science Degree is required, with a Master in Science preferred, ideally in Finance or Risk Management. Postgraduate qualifications in Finance or Risk Management are advantageous.

Is experience in commodity markets necessary for this role?

Experience in Market Risk is required, and while commodity experience, specifically in oil and/or gas, is preferable, it is not required.

What programming skills are essential for this position?

High coding skills, notably in Python, are essential for the Market Risk Analyst position.

What software tools do I need to be familiar with for this role?

Familiarity with data visualization software such as Tableau or PowerBI is required for effective presentation of metrics through dashboards.

How is success measured in this role?

Success in this role is measured by the ability to monitor the risk within the company's portfolio, communicate effectively with traders and senior management, and deliver practical business benefits through analysis.

What are the closing and last updated dates for this job?

The closing date for applications is December 2, 2024, and the job was last updated on November 29, 2024.

Are there opportunities for career progression in this role?

Yes, working within the Glencore Risk Department offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement, given the focus on independent risk management and collaboration with senior teams.

Is there a specified process for application submission?

Yes, applications should be submitted via the Glencore Careers Portal at https://www.glencore.com/careers/career-opportunities.

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Glencore

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1974
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are a global and diversified natural resource company. From powering the electric vehicle revolution, to the smartphone in your pocket, the commodities we source enable modern life.