Market Risk Manager – Energy & Commodities

Sydney | Permanent | Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

This is a hands-on Manager-level opportunity focused on second-line market risk oversight across energy and commodities trading activity.

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.

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.

Key responsibilities:-

Provide independent Line 2 market risk oversight across commodities and energy trading activity

Monitor and challenge trading exposures, risk limits and positions against risk appetite

Support the development and enhancement of market risk frameworks, limits and controls

Analyse VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis, sensitivities and earnings-at-risk

Assess trading and portfolio risk across energy and commodities products





Work closely with Front Office, Treasury, Finance and Risk stakeholders

What we are looking for

Around 4–7+ years’ experience in market risk, trading risk, commodities risk or a related area

Strong exposure to energy, electricity or commodities markets

Good understanding of wholesale electricity markets and trading risk

Experience with VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis, sensitivities and risk limits

Exposure to earnings-at-risk, PPA valuation or energy portfolio risk would be highly regarded

Robust commercial acumen and an understanding of how trading desks think about risk and P&L;

Experience working with Front Office and providing independent challenge

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience within an energy company, utility, commodities business or financial markets environment would be highly relevant

Please email [email protected] if you have the relevant experience.

📌 Market Risk Manager – Energy & Commodities (Sydney)
🏢 Ethos Beath Chapman - Australia
📍 Sydney