Robert Half is pleased to partner with a global physical commodities firm based in the area of Berkshire (UK)to find their next Hedging Risk Analyst.
Derivatives Risk Analyst
As an Analyst on the Hedging & Risk team, you will evaluate and structure hedging contracts to mitigate the risk arising from physical commodity transactions. Achieving by considering the instrument offered by- London Metal Exchange / London Bullion Market Association / Foreign Exchange / Over The Counter instruments.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and monitor hedge books to ensure they are fully updated
* Advise the necessary trades required to mitigate the price risk as well as working
* closing with the team to discuss and devise strategies
* Identifying and analysing risks related to price volatility in metal commodities such as copper, aluminium, steel.
* Ensure previous trades are accurately recorded as per the execution
* Evaluate and structure various hedging contracts
* Work with the back-office operations to assist and take part in the back-office
* functions to and to develop a greater understanding of the complete operations.
* Analyse market information and stock positions to support commercial and financial
* Maintain strong client relations as well as providing external hedging services
* Understand all aspects and stages of the physical contracts
* Ensuring all hedging activities comply with relevant regulations and internal policies.
* Staying informed about changes in regulations and industry standards related to commodity trading and hedging
Skill set Requirements
* 2 + years of risk/hedging experience
* Sharp understanding of various hedging derivations (Options, forwards, futures and Swaps)
* Ability to work within a team, with team first approach
* Candidate with a Mathematics/ Finance background preferred
* Excellent analytical and numerical skills
* Self-motivated & detail oriented, capable of executing complex analysis.
* Good written and verbal communications skills
* Ability to conduct effective research
* Proficient in Excel, Word and other web-based skill
Package:
Salary- Competitive Market Rate + Discretionary Bonus + Benefits (Pension, life Assurance, Medical)
Hybrid working model- 3 days in Office
****PLEASE NOTE) THIS COMPANY IS NOT SPONSORING and therefore do not apply if you do not have right to work in the UK.
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