Head of Risk (Commodity Trading) in London Area
Job description
Role: Head of Risk (Commodity Trading)
Location: London
Industry: Commodities Trading
Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £150k base DOE
A leading global commodity trading firm is seeking an experienced Head of Risk to lead its risk management function. This is a high-profile permanent role where you will be responsible for overseeing market risk, credit risk and middle office analysts, ensuring governance, risk oversight and strategic alignment with the firm's global trading activities.
Key Responsibilites of the Head of Risk includes:
- Lead the risk management team covering market risk, credit risk and middle office operations
- Develop and enhance the firm's risk framework acorss all traded products (physical and derivatives)
- Monitor and assess exposure across multiple asset classes and trading strategies
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, risk limits and regulatory requirements
- Provide senior management with risk reporting, scenario analysis and recommendations
Key Requirements of the Head of Risk includes:
- Proven track record in risk management within commodity trading (physical and financial products)
- Strong understanding of market and credit risk methodologies
- Experience leading and managing teams of risk professionals
- Ability to work closely with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making
- Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills
If you would like to find out more, please apply for immediate consideration!
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London Area
- Type of Contract
- Casual / Part Time Jobs
- Published at
- 12-09-2025
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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