Senior Risk Officer – Natgas

Gunvor Group

. Analyze, model, and report market risk for all trading activities .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in market risk analysis and reporting, with a strong focus on commodity trading, valuation methodologies, and risk management practices. Proficient in analytics tools and technologies, with a solid foundation in financial and physical trade assessment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Market Risk AnalysisValuation of European Natgas PositionsRisk Management MethodologiesProficiency in Microsoft ExcelStrong Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Market Risk AnalysisValuation ModelsData ReconciliationCommodity Exposure AnalysisRisk ReportingAnalytical Tools MasteryFX Positions UnderstandingProcess Improvement ImplementationMonth-End ReconciliationYear-End Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationProactive Attitude

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelVBAPythonSQLAccessSQL Server

Industry Keywords

Commodity TradingRisk Policy RequirementsTrading SystemCompliance RequirementsOperational Risk

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, model, and report market risk for all trading activities
Assess and monitor physical and financial trades
Analyze mark-to-market valuations, risk positions, basis changes, curves, volatilities, and daily P/L results
Challenge assumptions taken by traders
Develop and maintain risk reporting and analytics for traders and management
Coordinate and review deals and prices in the trading system through deal checks, price validation, curve updates, and data reconciliation
Monitor timely deal capture, internal trading limits, and risk policy requirements
Quantify and analyze commodity exposure and forward price movements
Maintain, enhance, and review risk models; test calculations and evaluate model assumptions
Communicate with Front Office, Operations, Trade Support, Finance, and IT teams
Work with Traders to quantify and explain portfolio risk sources
Contribute to reporting Trading Result/Position to senior management
Translate trading results into accounting monthly
Prepare reports and analyses for internal publication and the Management Board
Work with Back Office, Finance, Credit, Legal & Compliance, and Business Unit Control
Coordinate with Compliance on compliance requirements
Support and implement process improvements, including system testing, implementations, and desk-level processes
Identify operational risk and define mitigating measures and priorities
Perform month-end and year-end reconciliations with Finance and external auditors
Back up and support other desk Risk Officers

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree, preferably in Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics or Finance in a top ranked University
Mastery of analytics tools and technologies
Minimum 5 years in the commodity trading business, preferably within a major trading house or utility company
Experience in valuation of European Natgas positions and assets (storages, pipelines, cables, flexible products, power plant)
Experience in booking and operating assets is a plus
Weather products and bio-methane experience is a plus
FX positions understanding is a must
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Entrepreneurial spirit, naturally curious and proactive
Eager to learn and ability to work with limited supervision
Excellent attention to detail; rigorous and meticulous
High degree of accuracy and efficiency under set deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Comprehensive understanding of risk management methodologies and valuation models
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, VBA, and other data analysis tools; Python and SQL is a plus
Good knowledge of Access and SQL Server
Fluent in English, both written and spoken; French and/or any other European language is a plus
Position based in London or Geneva