Japanese Speaking Risk Analyst - Insight : Job Details

London - Hybrid

My client, an International Trading company are looking for a Risk Analyst in their Metals team.

The role of market risk analyst is to assess and report independently all elements of the risk and exposures related to commercial activities, including the reporting of trading positions and management of P&L, trade review and reconciliation, in order to meet key accounting and regulatory standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review data entry in the trading system.
• Assess and report market risk control items daily/ weekly/ monthly, based on the Operating Policy.
• Prepare and analyse weekly and monthly P&L reports, in accordance within set deadline.
• Complete accounting memos & requirements in need for compilation of quarterly financials required by Accounting Department within set deadline.
• Handle questions related to market risk control items and P&L reports from both internal control and external audit.
• Ensure market price risk is captured and hedge actions executed.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports to management to assist in any area of position reporting/ structure/ strategy.
• Facilitate the ad-hoc new system development project.
• Backup cover as a member of Middle Office.

ESSENTIAL

• Fluent in English and Japanese languages to a professional level, spoken and written.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to learn new systems.
• Good understanding for mathematic figures, formula, and modelling (mainly using Microsoft Excel).
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising within the team, Front Office, and internal departments.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm and methodical.
• Ability to prioritise own work under the general guidance of the line/department manager.
• Very high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Flexible attitude and willingness to adapt to new requirements.

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of physical commodity business, especially metals and minerals trading.
• Knowledge of derivative instruments.
• Experience of rick management work and knowledge of risk management terms.
• Previous experience of working with SAP.
• Experience of working in a multicultural environment.
• Basic knowledge of accounting standards.
• Ability to work on own initiative with little supervision.