Market Risk Manager

Market Risk Manager

Permanent | Singapore | Commodities Trading

• Global International Trading MNC (multi-commodities)
• Global Risk Function, individual contributor (mentoring juniors required)
• At least 10 years experience in commodities (both middle office and market risk)

A leading global trading merchant with a substantial Asia footprint is seeking an experienced Market Risk Manager to take on a regional coordination role for Asia. This is a high-visibility position sitting at the intersection of trading, risk, and middle office, partnering closely with senior commercial stakeholders across multiple commodities platforms.

You will act as the regional second chair to global platform risk leads, while owning the coordination of Market Risk and Middle Office activities across Asia. The role combines hands-on market risk oversight with regional leadership, offering exposure to complex physical trading strategies and structured transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and report market risk across assigned commodities platforms, going beyond VaR to provide forward-looking insights on strategies and exposures
• Partner with traders and management to highlight emerging risks and ensure adherence to mandates and limits
• Review structured transactions and handle limit breaches
• Work with risk systems teams to enhance tools and practices

Oversee core Middle Office functions, including:

• Trading P&L production and analysis (physical, derivatives, OTC, FX)
• Price curve verification and exposure reporting
• Regulatory limit monitoring
• Act as Asia Coordinator for Market Risk & Middle Office:
• Liaise with local commercial teams
• Stay close to Asian market developments impacting P&L
• Communicate regional insights to global risk and MO leadership

Requirements

• Strong background in physical commodities trading environments
• 7–8 years in Market Risk and 10+ years in Middle Office within trading houses or similar environments
• Exposure to commodities such as Freight, Agriculture products or Energy is advantageous
• Comfortable with trading and risk systems (e.g. Excel, BI tools, risk platforms)
• Commercially minded, articulate, and confident engaging with senior traders
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English and Mandarin
• Degree (Honours/Masters) in Finance, Business, or a related discipline

Apply Now

If you are ready to take a step forward to take the lead and further develop your skillset in the financial management of commodities trading, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your updated resume and a cover letter to [Confidential Information] with the subject line Market Risk Manager – [Your Name].

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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