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**Risk Officer - Power: Measure, Monitor, and Report Market Risk** Drive Power trading's risk management as our Risk Officer - Power in Geneva. Monitor market risk, positions, and P&L, and challenge assumptions. Develop and maintain risk reporting for traders and executives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate deal capture and data integrity. Bring 2+ years in commodity trading risk, preferably in Power/Gas, and solid FX risk understanding. Proficient in Excel, Python, VBA, and SQL a plus. Fluency in English mandatory, French and other European languages beneficial. Back up risk officers as needed.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Geneva
- Country
- Switzerland
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Risk Officer - PowerContract Type:
PermanentTime Type:
Job Description:
The Risk Officer is part of the Risk team, reporting to the Manager Power & Gas. The role focuses on measuring, monitoring, and challenging market risk, positions, and P&L for power trading activities, while delivering high-quality risk reporting and analytics to support decision-making.
Main Responsibilities
Measure, analyze, and report market risk, positions, and daily P&L for physical and financial Power trades
Review mark-to-market valuations, curves, volatilities, basis risks, and challenge trader assumptions
Develop and maintain risk reporting and analytics for traders and senior management
Validate deals and prices, ensure accurate deal capture, curve updates, and data integrity in trading systems
Understand, maintain and enhance risk valuation models
Work closely with Traders, Front Office, Operations, Finance, IT, and Compliance
Contribute to senior management reporting and monthly accounting translation of trading results
Identify operational risks and support process and system improvements
Back up / support for other desks Risk officers as the case may be.
Profile & Key Skills
University degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related field
Minimum 2 years experience in commodity trading risk, preferably in Power and/or Natural Gas
Asset experience is a plus (BESS, PPA)
Solid understanding of FX risk
Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
Proficient in Excel; Python, VBA and SQL are a plus
Strong communication skills; fluent in English (French or other European language a plus)
Location: Geneva
If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Location: Geneva
