Portfolio Manager: London and Geneva
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Portfolio Manager - Oil and/or Gas to oversee, optimise, and manage a diverse portfolio of physical and/or derivative energy positions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and market knowledge, commercial acumen, and experience in managing exposures in volatile global energy markets.
You will be responsible for evaluating market opportunities, managing risk, driving portfolio performance, and supporting strategic trading and investment decisions. This is a critical role at the intersection of trading, risk, analytics, and strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and optimise a portfolio of physical and/or financial oil and/or gas positions
* Monitor market fundamentals, price trends, spreads, and geopolitical developments impacting energy markets
* Develop and execute hedging and trading strategies to enhance portfolio returns while managing risk
* Analyse pricing structures, arbitrage opportunities, and demand-supply dynamics across regions and products
* Work closely with trading desks, analytics, risk management, operations, and finance teams
* Ensure risk limits, compliance, and internal policies are met
* Provide regular reporting on P&L, VaR, exposure analysis, and scenario modelling
* Support investment and asset allocation decisions across energy trading strategies
* Contribute to broader commercial strategy and long-term positioning
Qualifications & Experience:
* Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline (Master's preferred)
* 5+ years of experience in trading, risk, portfolio management, or analytics in energy markets
* Strong knowledge of oil and/or gas market dynamics, instruments (swaps, futures, options), and trading strategies
* Proven track record in managing exposures and delivering strong portfolio performance
* Proficiency in Excel, VBA, Python or other data analysis tools is a plus
* Familiarity with ETRM/CTRM systems and market data platforms (Bloomberg, Reuters, ICE, Platts, etc.)