Market Risk Manager

Market Risk Manager

Department: Risk and Compliance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description Commitment to innovation and a drive to do things differently have seen Greenergy grow from a bedroom start-up to become a world leader in waste-based renewables, and the UK's leading fuel supplier. We endeavour to approach the status quo of an established industry with fresh eyes, and empower our people to develop and to deliver change through innovation. Our values underpin every interaction we have, whether with colleagues, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we operate. It is these values of Respect, Ownership, Care and Integrity that have delivered our growth as a business and developed strong customer relationships. Choose to work for Greenergy and you'll join a dynamic and passionate team, who are constantly looking to grow and improve.
We are seeking a commercially minded and analytically driven Market Risk Manager to join our Risk team in London. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to oversee and take ownership of market risk activities across multiple business sectors within a dynamic trading environment. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in commodity markets, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and a proactive mindset to enhance transparency, challenge assumptions, and drive continuous improvement. You will lead a team, contribute strategically to the Risk Committee, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure Greenergy's trading operations remain robust, well-controlled, and forward-looking.
Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Risk Management your main responsibilities will include:

• Serving as a member of the Risk Committee; challenging the Group's trading limits and leading quarterly meetings as Chair
• Supporting the Market Risk team to deliver accurate and timely daily risk reports, dashboards and commentary
• Ownership of consolidated Group position and MTM reports which transparently summarise all market risk exposures arising from the business's trading and hedging activities
• Challenge marking methodologies across the Group to ensure commercially meaningful reports
• Use initiative and lateral thinking to identify gaps in and develop/implement reports to increase transparency for stakeholders in the business
• Collaboration with Trading and Commercial teams
• Working closely with Finance managers to facilitate and support the reconciliation of middle office P&L figures with the monthly financial accounts
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to drive the development and implementation of the TriplePoint ETRM system
• Ad hoc tasks as required to support the Risk team and the wider business

Management

• Effective communication with everyone in the team - listening, inspiring and flexing approach as appropriate
• Delegating and empowering the team
• Coaching and quality feedback to all team members
• Quality and fair PRP performance reviews and ensure the write-ups on time
• Leading by example

General

• Role model the Greenergy values
• Any other reasonable tasks as requested

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential:

• Can demonstrate a deep understanding of commodity markets
• Proven management experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in using MS Excel to an advanced level
• Experience working with front-office and back-office teams in a dynamic trading environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence traders and senior stakeholders
• Highly analytical and meticulous with strong quantitative skills
• Commitment to getting the job done and deliver objectives
• Entrepreneurially minded with an enthusiastic approach to develop the role and drive change
• Control mind set, demonstrate the confidence to challenge decisions and hold up the mirror to business activities ensuring they are transparently reported
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret market developments quickly.

Desirable:

• Previous physical oil/products market risk experience
• Experience of working with an Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system (preferably Triple Point CXL)
• Accounting qualification

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, complemented by a generous performance-related pay scheme that recognises your achievements.
• Private medical insurance: Prioritise your health with comprehensive private medical insurance, including access to online GP services from AXA for you and your family.
• Enhanced company pension: Secure your future with enhanced company pension contributions that support your long-term financial goals.
• Cycle to work scheme: Embrace a sustainable lifestyle with our cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Spread the cost of your commute and take advantage of annual discounts with an interest free season ticket loan.
• Volunteering and charity: We encourage you to give back to the community through volunteering days and charitable initiatives.
• Enhanced holiday allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
• Global travel insurance: Travel with peace of mind, courtesy of worldwide multi-trip travel insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Employee discount platform: Access exclusive discounts through our employee discount platform.
• Enhanced parental leave: Generous maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family when you need it most.

Greenergy are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a global company. Employment at Greenergy is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.