Commodities Risk Advisory Manager


Houston
USD100000 - USD115000
PR/561518_1764088280
Commodities Risk Advisory Manager

This is a high-impact, strategic risk leadership role to join the team as a Risk Advisory Manager who would serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, help to shape the risk culture and work closely with the CRO to do so. You would influence strategy, challenge assumptions and be a driver of change for the company with exposure to various products beyond what you know now as well as M&As, new product launches and much more. In this role you would be leading risk assessments, define risk appetite and ensure alignment with the global risk framework.

Candidates must have commodities/energy experience with any commodities and a risk management background. Ideal candidates have experience in risk management at a commodity trader.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with business units to identify and assess operational, financial, and strategic risks.
  • Support risk assessments (RCSA, scenario analysis, etc.) and challenge assumptions.
  • Define and monitor risk appetite and key risk indicators.
  • Review new initiatives for risk implications and ensure mitigation plans are in place.
  • Evaluate control frameworks and address deficiencies.
  • Conduct targeted risk reviews and support assurance activities.
  • Provide risk reporting and insights to leadership and committees.
  • Oversee business continuity planning and crisis response coordination.
  • Lead training to enhance risk awareness across the organization.

Qualifications:

  • 4+ years in operational risk within financial services, ideally capital markets.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; professional certification preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of financial regulations and risk frameworks.
  • Familiarity with energy/commodities markets and post-trade workflows.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.