Crude Oil Risk Manager
Optimus
- Houston, TX, United States
A key Optimus global trading client is seeking a talented Crude Oil Risk Manager to join their independent Risk Department, overseeing front-line trading dynamics. With a focus on mentorship, strategic oversight, and proactive communication, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our client's success in the market.
Responsibilities:
- Lead risk coverage of trading book(s), oversee daily MTM and P&L attribution explain, ensure exposures are accurate and hedged according to company risk policy.
- Develop new and existing systems, processes, and controls to ensure effective risk management.
- Proactively identify, communicate, escalate any issues with senior traders
- Define and monitor the risk controls along with the Market Risk team.
- Manage a team of [n] risk managers, providing mentorship, overseeing recruitment, and fostering personal development.
- Collaborate with internal and external groups within the Risk organization, actively participating in centrally-led Global Risk projects.
Requirements:
- 5-10 years of experience in Product Control, Market Risk, or similar functions.
- Crude experience required
- Proven team management experience with the ability to mentor junior team members.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to different groups, including senior management.
- Strong numeracy, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to constructively challenge proposals for robustness while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Effective team player with the flexibility to handle a wide range of potential issues.
- Capable of working autonomously, delivering practical business benefits within tight deadlines.