Risk Management Specialist

5 days ago


Houston, Texas, United States BioUrja Group Full time
Job Title: Risk Analyst

About BioUrja Group:

BioUrja Group is a leading supplier of refined petroleum products and natural gas liquids, with a strong presence in the bioethanol supply and trading sector. We count every major refining company as our customer, as well as most of the largest international trading houses and wholesalers.

Job Summary:

This role will be to assist in managing company risk and analyzing the Company's risk posture from time to time. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of commodities markets, financial derivatives, and hedging strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Risk Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of the risks associated with the firm's commodities portfolio, including price volatility, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical factors, and market trends.
  • Risk Monitoring: Continuously monitor commodity markets and the firm's trading positions to identify and evaluate potential risks. Develop and maintain risk metrics, dashboards, and reports to communicate risk exposure to senior management.
  • Market Research: Perform in-depth research on global commodity markets, including analyzing economic data, geopolitical events, and industry trends that may impact commodity prices and supply chains.
  • Modeling & Forecasting: Develop and utilize quantitative models to forecast potential market movements and assess the impact of various risk scenarios on the firm's commodities portfolio.
  • Hedging Strategies: Collaborate with the trading team to develop and implement effective hedging strategies to mitigate identified risks, including the use of financial derivatives such as futures, options, and swaps.
  • Compliance & Reporting: Ensure that all risk management activities comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Prepare regular risk reports for senior management and regulatory bodies as needed.
  • Stress Testing: Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the firm's exposure to extreme market events and develop contingency plans.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with traders, risk managers, and other stakeholders to align risk management strategies with business objectives. Provide risk-related insights to support decision-making processes.
  • Technology & Tools: Utilize risk management software, data analytics tools, and trading platforms to enhance risk assessment and monitoring capabilities.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA) is a plus.
  • At least 5-7 years of experience in Energy commodities trading/supply business.
  • Solid understanding of commodities markets, financial derivatives, and hedging strategies.
  • Ability to work independently and coordinate work of others. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Strong decision-making skills, problem-solving analysis, and strong written and verbal communication.
  • Technical Capacity.
  • Risk Modeling.
  • Proficiency with Advance Excel, VBA, SQL tools, and Python a strong plus.
  • Working knowledge of Right-angle, SAP preferred.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary.
  • Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life).
  • 401(k)/Retirement savings.
  • Friendly Work Environment.
  • Paid-Time Off/Holidays.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BioUrja Advisors LLC participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.



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