Trafigura

Risk and Market Analyst

Trafigura  •  Montevideo, UY (Onsite)  •  11 hours ago
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Job Description

Main purpose

As a Risk and Market Analyst within our Metals and Minerals Deals Desk, you will play a key role in monitoring and analyzing the performance of trading activity, working closely with commercial teams in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. From managing deal economics and PnL reporting to analyzing market movements and ensuring risk positions are correctly hedged, this role offers broad exposure to every facet of metals trading.

Key responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end PnL process, from deal inception through to final reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and alignment with commercial and financial reporting requirements.
  • Monitor and analyze daily changes in PnL and market exposure, producing clear commentary on variances driven by market conditions, pricing, and basis risk.
  • Develop and maintain forward curves to mark-to-market open positions, requiring a strong understanding of market fundamentals, trends, and structures.
  • Ensure all hedging and pricing actions are correctly executed and allocated within the trading system, supporting the company's risk mitigation strategy.
  • Maintain data integrity across trading platforms, which serve as the foundation for all PnL and exposure reporting.
  • Continuously review and improve processes and systems to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across business departments, building a comprehensive understanding of physical metals trading operations.

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, Industrial Engineering, Actuarial Science, Accounting, Finance, or other related fields.
  • Previous work experience in risk analysis or market analysis is desirable.
  • Knowledge of metals and minerals transactional instruments is a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of logistics and deal economics relating to metals and minerals transactions is a plus.
  • Experience in position, exposure, and commercial PnL reporting.
  • Market and position analysis skills.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Advanced level of Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Fluency in English (B2 or above).
  • Fluency in Spanish (C1 or above).

Attributes for success

  • Ability to use multiple systems at once.
  • Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a high-paced dynamic environment.

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Trafigura

About Trafigura

Trafigura is a leading commodities group, owned by its employees and founded over 30 years ago. At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. We deploy infrastructure, market expertise and our worldwide logistics network to move oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, gas and power from where they are produced to where they are needed, forming strong relationships that make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable. We invest in renewable energy projects and technologies to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy, including through MorGen Energy and joint venture Nala Renewables.

The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, the Impala Terminals joint venture and Greenergy, supplier and distributor of transportation fuels and biofuels. The Group employs approximately 14,500 people, of which over 1,400 are shareholders and is active in over 150 countries.

Visit: www.trafigura.com

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Singapore, SG
Year Founded
1993
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