Your Role in Our Story:
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, ACT Commodities capitalizes on this shift. We trade energy efficiency certificates as well as other products on the environmental commodities market. We are a ‘go for gold’ company and we’re looking for those who want to carve their path and make a difference. As a Risk Analyst you will be part of our global Risk department with a full oversight and control of trading activities across various offices: Amsterdam, Paris, US, Singapore. You will go through a steep learning curve at the end of which you will have an all-round view of Risk at ACT, and later develop your focus in a specific area of expertise. You will get to work in a fast moving, entrepreneurial environment alongside 350+ colleagues from 30+ countries. In essence, your role involves:
- Analyse business financials, operations and trade cycles to understand business conditions and inherent credit risk.
- Monitor the existing client portfolio and assess new requests from our traders.
- Create risk models, and advise traders on their pending deals.
- Maintain a constant oversight of our market, credit and operational risk.
- Oversee and control FX risk, hedging, and position limits.
- Manage contact with our traders, clients, and banks.
- Perform risk assessments for new business and trading strategies, and liaise with our technology team to define requirements for risk systems.
Your Expertise:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and attributes:
- 2 - 5 years of experience in commodity trading or the financial sector, with a solid grasp of fundamental business risks.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or relevant study.
- Experience with Python or SQL are a plus.
- Intellectually curious with strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and an affinity for financial markets.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent proficiency in English.
- Outgoing personality with strong social and presentation skills.
- Quick thinker, resilient under pressure, and confident in managing stakeholder relationships.
If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply.
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What We Do
ACT is the world’s leading provider of market-based sustainability solutions. As enablers of the global energy transition, ACT helps organizations hit their climate targets, no matter how ambitious. Since 2009, ACT has become a trusted brand in high-impact climate projects, green electricity markets, renewable energies and energy efficiency, emission allowances and carbon offsets. With a growing portfolio of over 70 products in 40 plus countries, ACT’s consultants in Amsterdam, Shanghai, New York and Paris deliver bespoke solutions backed up by unparalleled market knowledge. ACT builds its relationships on trust and fosters an entrepreneurial environment. In shaping environmental markets, ACT enables its partners to pursue sustainable futures.
