VACANCY: Market Risk Manager – Energy Trading
Location : London (Hybrid: 3 days on-site)
Contract : Full-time, Permanent
Open to EU-based candidates – relocation support available
Introduction
We are currently supporting a dynamic international energy trading company in their search for a Market Risk Manager based in London. This opportunity offers a strong blend of hands-on risk oversight, team leadership, and exposure to commercial strategy across a growing and diverse energy portfolio.
The role sits within the risk function of a well-established trading business and is a great fit for candidates with strong energy market knowledge and a solid technical background in risk modelling and tools.
Candidates currently based in continental Europe are welcome to apply — relocation support and, where applicable, visa sponsorship can be considered.
Responsibilities of the Role
Oversight and ownership of market risk metrics and models (e.g., VaR, stress testing) across gas, power and renewables trading desks
Challenge and validate the risk implications of trades and business proposals with front office and senior stakeholders
Propose improvements to market risk methodologies and digitisation processes
Support the Head of Market Risk in developing reporting tools and dashboards (Power BI, Python, SQL)
Lead and mentor junior market risk analysts within the team
Ensure compliance with internal risk frameworks and external regulations
Experience & Qualifications
Strong experience in market risk within energy trading (power/gas required)
Excellent understanding of physical and financial trading products
Sound command of market risk concepts: VaR, stress testing, derivatives pricing
Exposure to risk systems and programming tools: Endur, Power BI, Python, SQL
Ability to communicate complex risk issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Team-oriented mindset, with proven mentoring or management experience
Fluent English required – additional European languages a plus
Why Apply?
Be part of a growing business at the heart of Europe’s energy markets
Work in a multicultural environment with over 50 nationalities represented globally
Join a risk team that has direct input into trading strategy and commercial decisions
Access to excellent career development, internal mobility, and learning platforms
Hybrid working (3 days in the London office)
Competitive compensation package and relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Note : We are only accepting applications from candidates not currently based in the UK, ideally with prior experience in the European energy market.