Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.

Risk Manager, Oil Liquids

Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Our client is looking to add a Risk Manager to support an established trading desk in Houston. This role sits directly alongside the trading team, owning daily P&L and exposure reporting while providing insight into market movements and portfolio risk. It’s a high-impact position with strong visibility and continued growth as the desk expands.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own daily P&L and risk reporting, including variance analysis and clear communication of key drivers
  • Monitor and explain exposures across crude and refined products portfolios (physical and financial)
  • Ensure accurate trade capture, valuation, and lifecycle management across the trade book
  • Partner closely with traders to provide timely analysis supporting commercial decisions
  • Identify and implement improvements to reporting, controls, and risk models (automation, tools, processes)
  • Collaborate with operations, scheduling, accounting, and global teams to ensure accuracy and alignment

Required Experience / Skills:

  • Degree in a quantitative discipline (Finance, Economics, Engineering, Math, or similar); Masters preferred
  • Expertise supporting crude, refined products, and/or NGLs trading desks
  • Strong analytical skillset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insight
  • Advanced Excel skills; SQL, Python, or VBA experience is a plus
  • Understanding of P&L attribution, valuation concepts, and core risk metrics (VaR, stress testing)
  • Detail-oriented with strong ownership and ability to operate in a fast-paced trade floor environment
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to interact directly with front office stakeholders

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Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.

About Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.

Optimus was founded in March 2004 by energy industry veterans. Since then, Optimus has grown to include a substantial team of seasoned professionals with deep experience in the recruiting and consulting space, with a particular emphasis on commodities and technology business areas. Our direct and extensive experience in the functions necessary to operate an effective commodities trading and marketing business set us apart.

Optimus is proud to be a certified Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) business. WBENC is the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the United States and requires a rigorous evaluation of a company’s ownership, financials, and management to ensure it meets stringent excellence criteria.

We serve a global client base from our office in Houston, Texas.

We are People. Solutions. Delivered.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Year Founded
2004
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