Job Description
This is a hands-on Manager-level opportunity focused on second-line market risk oversight across energy and commodities trading activity.
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The successful candidate will combine strong technical market risk capability with commercial judgement and the confidence to work closely with Front Office and senior stakeholders.
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The role will suit someone with a background in energy, electricity or commodities markets who understands both technical risk metrics and the commercial realities of a trading environment.
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Key responsibilities
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Provide independent Line 2 market risk oversight across commodities and energy trading activity
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Monitor and challenge trading exposures, risk limits and positions against risk appetite
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Support the development and enhancement of market risk frameworks, limits and controls
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Analyse VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis, sensitivities and earnings-at-risk
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Assess trading and portfolio risk across energy and commodities products
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Work closely with Front Office, Treasury,



Finance and Risk stakeholders
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What we are looking for
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Around 4–7+ years' experience in market risk, trading risk, commodities risk or a related area
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Strong exposure to energy, electricity or commodities markets
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Positive understanding of wholesale electricity markets and trading risk
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Experience with VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis, sensitivities and risk limits
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Exposure to earnings-at-risk, PPA valuation or energy portfolio risk would be highly regarded
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Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of how trading desks think about risk and P&L;
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Experience working with Front Office and providing independent challenge
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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Experience within an energy company, utility, commodities business or financial markets environment would be highly relevant
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📌 Market Risk Manager - Energy & Commodities (New South Wales)
🏢 Ethos BeathChapman
📍 New South Wales