I am working with an international group in soft commodities, recruiting for a Market Risk Analyst in London. This role plays a pivotal part in risk evaluation and oversight for commodity exposures and FX risks spanning various business segments.

I am working with an international group in soft commodities, recruiting for a Senior Market Risk Analyst in London. This role plays a pivotal part in risk evaluation and oversight for commodity exposures and FX risks spanning various business segments.

Main Focus

• Monitor and assess financial risks linked to commodity and currency movements across several product lines.
• Own the development and maintenance of risk reports and visualisations, working cross-functionally with teams including trading, finance, and management.
• Review and refine risk processes, suggesting improvements for efficiency and accuracy where needed.
• Deliver analytical insights on performance and exposures, supporting senior decision-makers with clear metrics.
• Flag up relevant market events and communicate risk findings, ensuring action as appropriate.

Experience required

• Significant experience working within commodity markets or energy sectors, ideally in a risk or trading function.
• Understanding of how physical and financial commodity products are structured and priced.
• Familiarity with risk modelling and scenario analysis; practical knowledge of VaR methods would be welcome.
• Advanced user of Excel and VBA with the ability to streamline processes; Python and SQL experience beneficial.
• Experience with agricultural or soft commodity assets and international currency risk is an advantage.

If you meet the above criteria, please apply or send a copy of your CV to hadjra.sohawon@robertwalters.com

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Industry: Oil and Gas
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Mid Management
• Location: City of London
• Specialism: Risk & Compliance
• Focus: Risk - Market Risk
• Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum
• Job Reference: CAO91L-EFB5A608
• Date posted: 13 October 2025
• Consultant: Hadjra Sohawon