Quantitative Risk Analyst
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2025-12-12
Listing for:
Vitol
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-12
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Risk Manager/Analyst, Banking Analyst, Economics, Financial Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Vitol is seeking a Quantitative Risk Analyst to join our Market Risk team, with a focus on portfolio-level market risk across commodities. In this role, you will assess, monitor, and report market risks across Vitol’s dynamic trading portfolios, providing quantitative insights that support risk management and commercial decision‑making.
Key Responsibilities- Analyze and monitor market risk exposures across portfolios, including VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis
- Develop, implement, and enhance quantitative risk models
- Support deal structuring and option modelling for complex transactions
- Collaborate with trading, risk, and technology teams to ensure robust risk measurement and reporting
- Prepare regular and ad‑hoc risk reports for senior management, highlighting key risk drivers and portfolio sensitivities
- Identify and communicate emerging risks and market trends specific to commodities
- Support the development and maintenance of risk systems, tools, and dashboards, leveraging Vitol’s internal platforms
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures
- Ensure compliance with internal risk limits and regulatory requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering, Physics)
- Strong understanding of energy/commodity markets, derivatives, and risk management concepts
- Proficiency in quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and programming (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB)
- Experience with risk measurement techniques such as VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis
- Experience in deal structuring and option modelling for energy or commodity markets
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, global environment
- Direct experience in energy, commodities, or financial trading, with a focus on power and gas, is highly desirable
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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